Mt Hood - Sunshine Route
Hood River County, Oregon
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12 :31 hrs
3.9 mi
5281 ft
II
Mountaineering

Known as the Sunshine Route because of sunlight hitting it all day, this route cuts across and then up Eliot Glacier to the summit. Beginning at Cooper Spur, you'll follow the trail for a short while up the mountain and then begin cutting across Eliot Glacier. Ascend up the right slopes of the glacier towards a small rock formation high up called Horseshoe Rock. Pass the rock on the right and then continue up Cathedral Ridge to the summit. Roping up is recommended on the glacier. It is recommended to not cut across the upper portions of the glacier, as they are very dangerous. Equipment needed: rope, ice axe crampons, helmet, a few ice screws and crevasse rescue capability.

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6 years ago
fairly easy hike. Sandy and rocky soil can make for low grip, but it isn't too bad. I walked the ridgeline into a rocky scramble as opposed to taking the actual Sunshine trail? but I caught it at the top of the hill. the walk up to the top is fairly winding and easy from there.