Mountain Loop
Get up close and personal with Mt. Hood
There is no shortage of ways to admire Mt. Hood — Oregon's tallest and most iconic peak — but none of them come close to the Mountain Loop.
This extraordinary approximately one-hour scenic flight by Envi Adventures is dedicated entirely to a complete, 360-degree aerial circumnavigation of Mt. Hood, giving passengers the most intimate, unrestricted, and awe-inspiring view of this legendary Cascade volcano that exists anywhere. Departing from Troutdale Airport just outside Portland, the Mountain Loop is the definitive Mt. Hood aerial experience — and a bucket-list adventure for anyone who calls the Pacific Northwest home or is visiting for the first time. From the moment your Cessna aircraft climbs above the Sandy River and begins its ascent toward the mountain, Mt. Hood begins to reveal itself in stunning detail.
Flying a full loop around the peak, you'll experience every face of the mountain — from the iconic summit that looms over Portland's skyline to the rugged glaciers, sweeping ridgelines, ancient lava flows, and dense old-growth forests blanketing its flanks. The historic Timberline Lodge, perched at nearly 6,000 feet on Mt. Hood's southern slope, comes into spectacular view from angles no road or trail can offer. On a clear day, the surrounding Cascade mountain range stretches in every direction, with Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt. Rainier, and Mt. Jefferson all visible on the horizon — an almost surreal panorama of volcanic grandeur unique to the Pacific Northwest.
Your experienced and knowledgeable Envi pilot serves as both guide and narrator throughout, pointing out landmarks, geological features, and points of interest that bring the mountain's rich history and geology to life in a whole new way. Whether the slopes are blanketed in winter snow, alive with summer wildflowers, or ablaze in autumn color, Mt. Hood puts on a spectacular show from every season and every angle. Evening departures close to sunset are among the most popular, when the low light catches the mountain's glaciers and summit in shades of gold and pink that are nothing short of breathtaking. Available from May through October and accommodating up to five passengers per flight with affordable tiered pricing, the Mountain Loop is the ultimate Mt. Hood scenic flight experience departing from Portland, Oregon.
If you want to truly know this mountain, there is only one way to see it all — and this is it. Book your Mountain Loop flight with Envi Adventures today, or pick up a gift certificate for the outdoor explorer in your life.
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