Facility · Oregon ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Mt. Hood Park Division Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
The Paradise Park Trailhead accesses Paradise Park Trail and the west side of the Mount Hood Wilderness. It offers an outstanding view of Mount Hood while passing through meadows known for outstanding wildflowers. Provides access to: Paradise Park Trail #778
From Portland, OR - follow U.S. Hwy 26 22 miles east of Sandy and turn left (north) at Kiwanis Camp Road (Forest Road 2639) (approximately 0.6 mile east of milepost 48). Travel 1.2 miles on Kiwanis Camp Road to Forest Road 2639-021. Turn left (north) onto Forest Road 2639-021 and park in the parking area near the end of the road.
45.31437, -121.81577 · 45°18'51.7"N 121°48'56.8"W
Typically 70°F in Aug, down to 35°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 38 | 41 | 45 | 54 | 59 | 69 | 70 | 64 | 53 | 42 | 35 |
| Low °F | 26 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 36 | 41 | 48 | 48 | 45 | 37 | 30 | 26 |
| Precip in | 12.6 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 5.8 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 8.4 | 12.7 | 14.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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