Hood River Fruit Loop
Orchard · Oregon
A signed 35-mile drive loops through the orchards and vineyards between Hood River and Parkdale, where pear and apple trees turn color alongside Mount Hood views. Farm stands along the route sell fresh-pressed cider through the October harvest.
Don’t miss
Color nearby peaks: October 7–October 11
Color builds from September 22 · mostly bare by October 27
Sampled at Hood River Fruit Loop’s own coordinates and elevation (123 m) rather than a regional average.
50 weather points cover Oregon, and the model shifts their answer 8 days later, which is what it takes to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com and explorefall.com. Oregon is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Hood River Fruit Loop
You get about 25 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 17. That runs roughly 10 days earlier than the rest of Oregon. Most of that is elevation. It sits at 404 ft.
Figure about 57 mi from Portland.
Hood River Fruit Loop on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Hood River Fruit Loop peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 7–October 11 (best estimate October 9). Color starts around September 22 and is mostly bare by October 27.
- How do I get to Hood River Fruit Loop?
- The closest city is Portland, about 57 mi away. It's part of Oregon's fall lineup.
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