HIKING: CAR-FREE VIA SHUTTLE

Craving a hike but don’t want to drive? Avoid parking, Northwest Forest Pass fees and enjoy access to beautiful hiking trails that are walking distance from multiple stops on the Mt. Hood Express. If you're going with a group and want to take only one vehicle, you can also leave the driving to someone else and opt to take the Hoodland Shuttle, a local car service that runs along the Mt. Hood Corridor. Below are some tips before you begin your car-free trip to Mt. Hood National Forest and hiking suggestions at most stops along the route.

• Plan your return trip ahead of time! Hiking times will vary from person to person, so plan your trip with plenty of time for the hike, as well as time to and from the MHX pickup spot or assigned Hoodland Shuttle zone. View the Mt. Hood Express schedule to see drop off and pickup times at your planned hiking location. For the Hoodland Shuttle, call, text or schedule a ride online.
• Prepare: Pack appropriately – sunscreen, light source, first aid kit, plenty of water, snacks/lunch and sunglasses.
• Dress Correctly: Bring lots of layers for the ever-changing Oregon weather, shoes with good tread (hiking boots) and hat and rain gear (it is the Pacific Northwest after all!).
• Pack In/Pack Out: Pack extra bags for any waste and dispose of water properly.
• Respect Plants and Wildlife: Stay on trail and let plants grow. Respect seasonal closures and give trails time to regrow

The stops below follow the Mt. Hood Express route eastbound from Sandy to Timberline Lodge.