Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Custom Search   All the great local attractions close by and so much to do are great reasons to come. Camping out positively is a fun thing to do, and Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon is a glorious spot to go. Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest is incredibly popular with the residents of Brightwood. Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest is located in the Central Cascade Range. Some of the things you can do here at Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest       are whitewater paddling, fishing, hiking, swimming, and playing golf, so most likely you want to stay a bit. Quite a lot of exciting stuff to do next to Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest, and when you're here you're always having   a glorious time. Lots of people camp here for the purpose of being close to Mount Hood National Forest. The glorious folks who manage this spot and the nicely taken care of facilities will make you feel great. A visit to Oregon is not complete without some camping. Kayak paddling could get dangerous, so check the latest conditions previous to going. Arrah Wanna Trail is 5 miles in distance. This scenic backpacking and hiking trail has an elevation difference       of 3,154 feet. You must set aside one day to hike the challenging Arrah Wanna Trail. Plaza Trail close at hand has an altitude variation of 3,149 feet. This backcountry hiking trail is 6.2 miles of picturesque backpacking in the great   outdoors. Plaza Trail is a difficult one day of backpacking. Bonanza Trail has a variation between top and bottom of 3,516 feet; this gorgeous wilderness hiking trail is 7.8 miles long. Bonanza Trail takes one and a half days to trek; it's a challenging wilderness hiking trail. Coffman Camp Trail is a beautiful wilderness hiking trail; it's 8.6 miles long and has a difference between top and bottom of 2,759 feet.   Map and Contact Info Whispering Woods, Welches 3 miles away    Resort at the Mountain, Welches 3 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more. Hotels and Campgrounds Near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest, Central Cascade Range, Oregon   Central Cascade Range Campgrounds Complete list of all the campgrounds in the Central Cascade Range. Central Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Central Cascade Range. 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Oregon Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Oregon.       Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Clackamas County Campgrounds All Oregon Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest.   Camp Grounds Near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest: Mount Hood Village, Welches, 1 miles away Windell's Snowboard Camp, Sandy, 3 miles away Toll Gate - Mount Hood National Forest, Sandy, 7 miles away Pioneer Tollgate Campground, Clackamas County, 7 miles away Bighorn Campground, Clackamas County, 8 miles away Lookout Springs Campground, Clackamas County, 9 miles away Roaring River - Mount Hood National Forest, Sandy, 9 miles away   Hotels Near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest: Whispering Woods, Welches , 3 miles away Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 3 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 16 miles away Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks , 16 miles away Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 17 miles away Best Western Mt. Hood Inn, Government Camp , 17 miles away Collins Lake Resort, Government Camp , 17 miles away   Trails Near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest: Arrah Wanna Trail, Clackamas County , 3 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 3154 feet elevation difference Plaza Trail, Clackamas County , 3 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 3149 feet elevation difference Bonanza Trail, Clackamas County , 4 miles away,  7.8 hiking miles, 3516 feet elevation difference Coffman Camp Trail, Clackamas County , 4 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 2759 feet elevation difference Big Bend Trail, Multnomah County , 5 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 538 feet elevation difference Old Baldy Trail, Clackamas County , 7 miles away,  11 hiking miles, 638 feet elevation difference Eagle Creek Cutoff, Clackamas County , 7 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 2830 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 18 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 65 runs Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 20 miles away, 3590 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 24 miles away, 2777 foot drop, 12 lifts, 87 runs Cooper Spur, Oregon , 28 miles away, 500 foot drop, 2 lifts, 10 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 48 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 70 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs White Pass, Washington , 75 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 32 runs Crystal Mountain, Washington , 84 miles away, 3100 foot drop, 11 lifts, 50 runs Willamette Pass, Oregon , 86 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs   Whitewater Near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest: Little Sandy River, Clackamas County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 10 miles long (Bridge on FS 14 to SE Marmot Road) Sandy River, Clackamas County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 13.5 miles long (Lolo Pass Road to Marmot Dam) Whitewater Outfitter - ON the Edge Adventures, Clackamas County , 5 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Zigzag River, Clackamas County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Tollgate to Sandy River) Sandy River, Clackamas County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge)   Public Lands Near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 66 miles away Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon , 11 miles away Ainsworth State Park, Oregon , 12 miles away John B. Yeon State Park, Oregon , 12 miles away Benson State Park, Oregon , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest: Beacon Rock Golf Course, North Bonneville , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Rainbow - Mount Hood National Forest Bull Run Lake, Clackamas County , 13 miles away Kidney Lake, Skamania County , 15 miles away Little Ashes Lake, Skamania County , 16 miles away Frying Pan Lake, Clackamas County , 17 miles away