I will be in the Mt. Hood area August 3 to 6. What hikes can be suggested for a person who has no hiking experience in this part of the States and is a candidate for both knees being replaced? Do I really need to carry the essential 10 on day hikes? This is a check off the bucket list before surgery. Thank you.

What are the hikes & distances to burnt lake? clakamas river? and salmon river\? What resort? and please what Good restaurants are near Rhodendrum? Planning trip in late September. Thanks

Good Morning, I am planning a visit next year, maybe in the summer, and would like to camp, hike the trails and just enjoy the park. A few logistic questions, since I live out of state: 1. Camping- there are so many campgrounds! I would like to visit a new one every night or every other night. Do I have to make reservations for each and every campsite? 2. Hiking- trails, trails, trails! How to access them? I'm assuming they are accessed from trail heads, campgrounds and such? 3. Supplies- is there a camp store for supplies and such? 4. Hygiene- what is the shower/toilet situation like at the campgrounds and around the park in general? Not shy about missing a shower or two or three- just want to know my options. Any comments, suggestions are welcomed! Thank you :)

What scenic hikes are recommended for reasonable fit seniors who walk 5 plus miles daily?

I am planning on visiting the area in a week. Can anyone tell me if Cooper Spur trail or mirror lake trail will be snow covered /closed? If so do you have any suggestions on other trails that will not be snow covered that have a view of Mt.Hood.

Are there any campgrounds open in November and December?

Hi! Making a trip to Portland and was hoping to make a day trip for hiking to Mt. Hood. Any idea how I could get there using public transportation or a shuttle of some kind? Was hoping not to rent a car.