Mt Hood National Forest
16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055
1,070,000 acres · 1200 miles of trails
Hike shaded trails in this vast nature preserve surrounding Mt. Hood, based in Sandy, Oregon. Leashed dogs on most paths, with water sources, parking, and trash cans available. Avoid wilderness areas without checking regulations first.
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- Park
- Mt Hood National Forest
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Sandy, Oregon
- Coordinates
- 45.3735, -121.6960
- Size
- 1,070,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 1200
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (12,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.7 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 12,800 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,070,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
1.07 million-acre national forest surrounding Mt Hood. Leashed dogs on most trails (NOT in wilderness w/o regs).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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