OPB Television Segment, February 2009
Oregon Public Broadcasting TV Program, Oregon Field Guide, highlighted a Mt. Hood Loop
Feature Article in Sierra Club Magazine
March/April, 2009
"Single track brings everything closer and accentuates the illusion of speed. We hug corners as clumps of paintbrush, buckwheat, and lupine
CondeNet web article, January 2009
The World's Sexiest Winter Lodges
"The Cascade Huts are the real deal. Comfy but small, the cabins offer light from lanterns, warmth from a propane heater, and sustenance from.."
Snowshoers and Cross-Country Skiers journey from 2 to 12 miles per day on marked trails or snow covered roads. Alternatively, experienced recreationists can navigate their own backcountry routes. During the winter season all huts are located in the snow-blanketed White River Valley and Barlow Ridge area to the southeast of Mt. Hood.Snow Covered Hut
Start your adventure from any of three Sno-Parks located along Highways 26 and 35. Cascade Huts will work with you to create your own multi-day journey between the huts that suits your ability.
At the end of each day's journey relax in comfort and warmth at one of the three Cascade Huts, which are stocked with heaters, lanterns, stoves, kitchen utensils, and sleeping pads and bags.
The Huts
The huts are 256 square feet and sleep up to 8 people. Each hut has a kitchen counter area with a propane stove and lamps. A propane heater is supplied in the winter. Each hut is supplied with pots, pans, and various kitchen utensils needed for the preparation of meals. Sleeping bags and pads make for a comfortable night in the wilderness (you bring a sleeping bag liner). There is an outhouse at each hut location.
Barlow Butte Hut (Elevation 4,030)The Barlow Butte Hut provides the easiest and shortest treks from the Sno-Parks. On a nice day you will have some gorgeous views of Mt. Hood near the hut.
White River Hut (Elevation 3,275)The White River Hut can be reached via trail through the White River valley or by heading along the historic Barlow Road. Either way you will have the opportunity to wander through some gorgeous old-growth forest. The hut conveniently has a creek flowing nearby.
Barlow Ridge Hut (Elevation 4,550)The Barlow Ridge Hut is our highest elevation hut and is reached by following along Barlow Ridge, which provides some nice views of Mt. Hood and the White River valley.
| Hut Distances From Sno-Parks and Huts |
| Barlow Butte Hut |
| 2.3 miles from White River Sno-Park |
| 2.0 miles from Barlow Pass Sno-Park |
| 6.4 miles from Frog Lake Sno-Park |
| 5.5 miles from White River Hut (via White River Trail) |
| 7.9 miles from White River Hut (via Barlow Road) |
| 7.6 miles from Barlow Creek Hut (via White River Trail) |
| 8.0 miles from Barlow Creek Hut (via Barlow Road) |
| White River Hut |
| 4.6 miles from White River Sno-Park (via White River Trail) |
| 8.3 miles from White River Sno-Park (via Barlow Road) |
| 5.9 miles from Barlow Pass Sno-Park |
| 5.5 miles from Barlow Butte Hut (via White River Trail) |
| 7.9 miles from Barlow Butte Hut (via Barlow Road) |
| 2.1 miles from Barlow Creek Hut |
| 5.6 miles from Barlow Creek Hut (via Barlow Road) |
| 10.4 miles from Frog Lake Sno-Park (via Pacific Crest Trail and Barlow Road) |
| 11.6 miles from Frog Lake Sno-Park (via groomed road and Barlow Road) |
| Barlow Ridge Hut |
| 4.3 miles from Barlow Pass Sno-Park |
| 4.7 miles from White River Sno-Park |
| 8.8 miles from Frog Lake Sno-Park (via Pacific Crest Trail) |
| 7.6 miles from White River Hut (via White River Trail) |
| 10.2 miles from White River Hut (via Barlow Road) |
| 4.3 miles from Barlow Butte Hut |
Winter Rentals - $150 per night; $275 for 2 nights; $350 for 3 nights Reservations are being accepted for November 2009-April 2010
- Maximum 8 persons per night
- Includes hut stocked with propane heater, stove, lamps, and kitchen supplies
- We provide access to huts and route details
Reservation Policy
For winter hut rentals, we require full payment at the time of reservation.
Upon receipt of payment, you will receive additional information about your trip:- Participant release form, which each participant must complete and submit prior to the trip
- Electronic map files detailing routes to and between huts, with GPS waypoints
- Rules for huts and traveling through U.S. Forest Service and other property
- Suggested items to bring on trip
- Safety and preparation tips for routes and huts
