Sightseeing
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Hood River Fruit Loop
· Hood River, OR
Why you should go…
The Hood River Fruit Loop is a community-run, self-guided touring route along a 35-mile stretch of highways 281 and 35 between Hood River and Parkdale, Oregon. It connects roughly 30 member farm stands, wineries, breweries and cideries across 14,500 acres of orchards first planted in 1855, with pick-your-own fruit and flowers available in season. The loop is open year-round, though most farm stands operate seasonally from spring through fall.
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- #family
- #u-pick
Good to know
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Hood River Fruit Loop, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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Timberline Lodge
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