Columbia River Gorge + Mount Hood Trail Tour

• Trail: Optional shakeout on the Indian Creek Trail.
• Nourish: Welcome dinner overlooking the river at Ferment Brewing.
• Recovery: Easy airport transfer to settle into your room.
• Vibe: Low-key, welcoming, and immediately immersive.

Your adventure begins the moment you touch down at PDX. We’ll handle the logistics from start to finish, greeting you at the airport for a scenic journey into the Gorge, where you'll see the landscape transform into dramatic river vistas and mountain backdrops. After settling into your room at The Adventure Lodge, our exclusive basecamp for the week, you’ll have the option to stretch your legs with a casual shakeout run on nearby Indian Creek Trail. Later, we will gather for a welcome dinner at Ferment Brewing, where we’ll toast the week ahead with a sunset view of the Columbia River.

• Trail: Iconic loop around Multnomah Falls.
• Nourish: Local coffee to start; curated meals throughout.
• Recovery: Midday downtime to recharge at home base.
• Vibe: Classic PNW exploration paired with downtown exploration.

We start with local coffee and breakfast at Kickstand Coffee and Kitchen. Then we’ll head straight to the iconic Multnomah Falls Loop for our first major run, an immersion into the mist, moss, and majestic falls that define this region. After a relaxed afternoon at the lodge to recharge, we’ll take a liesurely stroll into downtown Hood River to soak up the local culture and explore the independent boutiques. We’ll cap the day with an early dinner at local hotspot Love & Hominy, ensuring you're well-rested for the miles ahead.

• Trail: High-alpine morning near Mt. Hood; shorter afternoon loop on Hood River Mountain.
• Nourish: Farm-to-table lunch on the Fruit Loop; nice sit-down local dinner.
• Recovery: Dedicated afternoon hours to recover and freshen up.
• Vibe: Rugged mountain adventure meets local flavor.

Today is for the true trail enthusiast, starting with a challenging morning run that puts you deep into the rugged, high-alpine terrain surrounding Mount Hood. This is the centerpiece of our trip, designed to get you into the heart of the landscape that makes this region world-famous.

After earning your post-run reward, we’ll tour the Hood River Fruit Loop, a scenic drive through the valley filled with family-owned orchards, flower farms, and cideries. We will refuel with a fresh lunch, spend a few hours exploring the local harvest, then head to Hood River Mountain for a shorter run/hike offering panoramic views of Mount Hood, Mount Adams, and the Columbia River Gorge. Back at the lodge, you’ll have a few hours to kick back and recover before we head out for dinner. We’ll grab a table at a local establishment in town to enjoy some good company and the local Hood River food scene.

• Trail: Hamilton Mountain challenge followed by a hike up Beacon Rock.
• Nourish: Farm-sourced picnic lunch; casual lodge pizza night.
• Recovery: Afternoon at The Society Spa.
• Vibe: Active, social, and restorative.

After breakfast at local favorite, Egg River Cafe, we will cross into Washington to tackle the legendary Hamilton Mountain at Beacon Rock State Park. This run is challenging, the views are expansive, and the reward is a gourmet picnic lunch sourced from a local farm stand. We’ll follow up with a refreshing hike up the face of Beacon Rock to take in the panorama. Later that evening, we trade our running shoes for robes at The Society Spa, followed by a low-key night back at the lodge with artisan pizza, games, and the comfort of our private group retreat.

• Trail: Time to reflect.
• Nourish: Farewell breakfast at the lodge.
• Recovery: Scenic stop at the historic Vista House en route to PDX.
• Vibe: Relaxed and seamless.

We enjoy one final breakfast at the lodge, taking in the morning light over the river. We depart for PDX with just enough time for a final, breathtaking stop at the historic Vista House, a perfect moment to look back at the landscape you’ve conquered over the last five days before we land you back at the airport, refreshed and renewed.