Built in 1906, the railroad takes you alongside Hood River (The River) and up the mountain. Switch back in time as the locomotive unleashes its energy and actually pushes the train for the first 3 miles to more easily negotiate the steady 3 percent grade. From one of the few remaining railroad switchbacks in the U.S., the train continues its steep ascent up the magnificent Mount Hood Valley. The route offers unparalleled views of the Cascades, including Mount Hood (elevation 11,235') and Mt Adams (12,237') on the Washington side of the Columbia. All excursions depart and return to the Mt Hood Railroad Depot in Hood River, conveniently located on the south side of Interstate 84, only 63 miles east of Portland. Reservations recommended. A variety of adventures with Trains await the railroad enthusiast in Oregon.
Location:
110 Railroad Ave, Hood River Oregon 97031
Telephone
541-386-3556 Toll Free: 800-TRAIN-61
Other Transportation nearby:
(Afton) Afton Municipal Airport
(Soda Springs) Allen H Tigert Airport
(Big Piney) Big Piney-Marbleton Airport
(Hood River) Mount Hood Railroad
(Pinedale) Ralph Wenz Field Airport
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04/19 Coming to The Hood River area
Annual Port-Neuf Muzzleloaders Mountain Man Rendezvous Pocatello ID May31-June2 Enjoy the black powder rifle and pistol shoots, the trailwalks, our knife and hawks throws, the cannons, and the primitive archery shoot. The music at the campfire at the end of the day. Visit the traders of the 1840’s. They are all in canvas of the period as are the Mountain Men and Women of the Primitive Camps. See how they lived and worked daily.
Intermountain Equifest Pocatello ID June20-23 We will have trail riding competition, extreme cowboy race, posse drill presentation, grand entry, horse show, barrel racing, pole bending, bucket races, flag races, and kids games. Horseback and on foot.
Malad Valley Welsh Festival Malad City ID June28-July1 Today, Malad Valley has the largest per capita concentration of people of Welsh ancestry outside the country of Wales itself. For that reason, many residents of the Valley wanted to reestablish their Welsh roots. In 2005, after a 90 year break, this annual cultural event, now called the Malad Valley Welsh Festival, once again became a reality.
Eastern Idaho State Fair Blackfoot ID August31-September7 The Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot begins Labor Day and features horse racing, demolition derby, rodeo, and top name stars along with the excitement of the midway rides and wide range of food booths. The fair has all the traditional elements of an agricultural fair, including exhibits and 4-H competition.
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Jackson Hole WY September5-12 The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is widely recognized as one of the premier cultural events in the Rocky Mountain West.
Portneuf Greenway Foundation RiverFest Pocatello ID August17-September17 This is a one day festival which features local and regional bands. This year's headliner band is The Clumsy Lovers. We also have craft booths, commercial booths and lots of great food. There will be a horseshoe tournament as well as our famous raffle. In previous years we have given away camp trailers, boats and cars.
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Built in 1906, the railroad takes you alongside