Hood River Winter Guide
Winter in Hood River is crisp, quiet and incredibly cozy. Spend your days taking in the snow-dusted views, chasing powder at Mt. Hood, dipping into the soaking pool, warming up and winding down at the Lobby Bar all season long. Make Lightwell your winter launchpad to the Gorge.
WINTER GUIDE TO HOOD RIVER
Winter in Hood River is crisp, quiet and incredibly cozy. Spend your days taking in the snow-dusted views, chasing powder at Mt. Hood, dipping into the soaking pool, warming up and winding down at the Lobby Bar all season long. Make Lightwell your winter launchpad to the Gorge.
Winter Special
PNW LOCALS OFFER
Experience the quieter moments in The Gorge, where the river flows and good times follow. Oregon and Washington residents enjoy 25% off our best available rates through March 31, 2026.
Après Starts Here
WINTER PRIDEFEST
DJ beats, dancing, and the best views in town. Celebrate Winter PrideFest at the rooftop bar in the newly opened Lightwell Hotel. After a day on the mountain or adventuring in the Gorge, head upstairs for craft cocktails, high-energy vibes, and a gorgeous sunset.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
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Adventures start right outside your door and our onsite experts, First Nature, take you the rest of the way. Head downstairs to our Adventure Lounge and build your custom itinerary for a winter Hood River stay catered to you. Waterfall hikes, local tastings, snowshoeing and ski shuttles await.
SNOW-DUSTED HIKES
MULTNOMAH FALLS
Oregon’s tallest and most iconic waterfall. The Benson Bridge allows for multiple viewpoints of the waterfall, a gorgeous must-see, all year round.
TEACUP LAKE NORDIC AREA
Groomed cross-country trails just across from the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area. Perfect for beginner and expert XC skiiers.
TRILLIUM LAKE
Just under an hour south of Hood River, Trillium Lake gives idyllic wintery waterfront views of a snowy Mt. Hood.
TAMANAWAS FALLS TRAIL
A 3.6mile trail leading to a 100-foot waterfall at the base of Mt. Hood. Waterfalls in the winter make for one-of-a-kind views with giant icicles and snow pack lining the trail and water features. Bring your spikes or snowshoes.
SPA DAY
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Slow down and unwind at Spa at Lightwell. Sink into the sauna, take a dip in the soaking pool, or book one of our treatments to relax and restore after a day well spent.
DOWNTOWN DELIGHTS
Lightwell Hotel is just steps from Oak Street where artisan-run boutiques, public art galleries, and other local shops welcome you to explore.
APRÈS IN THE GORGE
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After a day on the slopes, head back to Lightwell for aprés sips of local beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails. If you feel like taking in the downtown scene, hit the mocktrail, or any of the nearby breweries & wineries.
