Welches

Welches makes its home along the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway.

Tucked into the forest under the gaze of Oregon’s tallest peak, this little resort town is the place for an après-ski meal, a round of golf, live local music or a romantic mountain getaway. Sled the sno-parks in winter, enjoy kid-friendly hikes in summer and golf to your heart’s content.

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Nearby Cities: Zigzag, Rhododendron, Brightwood, Government Camp, Timberline Lodge

Welches Trip Ideas

Mt. Hood Scenic Byway

The glacier-caked summit of Oregon’s highest peak creates a dramatic centerpiece for this 100-mile/161-kilometer route that skirts the mountain through fruit valleys and thick fir forest.

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Shred Mt. Hood and Windsurf The Gorge

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Salmon Watch

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