Cloud Cap Saddle
Campground
Campground · 0.5 mi from the trail
Oregon · Rock climbing · Mount Hood Parkdale · Near Mount Hood Villages
Solstice
- 5.10b
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Is Solstice open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Mt. Hood National Forest.
Tamanawas Falls Trail closed due to instability hazards
Agency alert covering Mt. Hood National Forest · USFS · Mt. Hood National Forest
Current fire closures on Mt. Hood National Forest
Agency alert covering Hood River Ranger District · USFS · Hood River Ranger District
Eagle Creek Fire Area Closures
Agency alert covering Mt. Hood National Forest · Order 06-22-01-26-04 · USFS · Mt. Hood National Forest
FR 4613 road damage- use caution
Agency alert covering Mt. Hood National Forest · USFS · Mt. Hood National Forest
Crane Creek bridge closed on the Barlow Road
Agency alert covering Mt. Hood National Forest · USFS · Mt. Hood National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Mt. Hood National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
One of seven climbs catalogued at the Leaning Tower Area, situated within the 5.9 to 5.11a grade span found at this Oregon crag. First ascent by Elmo Mecsko - 6/21/09.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill
Restaurant
On your way back · 2 mi
If it rainsJmasterson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWestern Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Museum
Museum · 19 mi from Mount Hood VillagesAviation and automobile museum in Oregon, United States
Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Jmasterson, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons)
More in Mount Hood VillagesLocal outfitters
- Brimstone Boulders21 mi away
- Rock Haven Climbing Gym43 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Mt. Hood National ForestRock climbing · ~12 min drivePhoto: jared goss, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Wankers ColumnsRock climbing · ~38 min drivePhoto: Stumbling Photographer, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- (6) Roof UtopiaRock climbing · Next door
- (3) The AviaryRock climbing · Next door
- (7) Gods and Monsters WallRock climbing · Next door
- Klinger SpringRock climbing · Next door
- Quirky Combat WallRock climbing · Next door
- Pete's PileRock climbing · Next door
- (2) Schoolroom CracksRock climbing · Next door
- Bulo PointRock climbing · ~9 min drive
Best time to visit Solstice
Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
37° / 26°
20 wet
Feb
38° / 26°
17 wet
Mar
41° / 28°
20 wet
Apr
45° / 31°
18 wet
May
54° / 36°
15 wet
Jun
59° / 41°
10 wet
Jul
69° / 48°
4 wet
Aug
70° / 48°
4 wet
Sep
64° / 45°
8 wet
Oct
53° / 37°
13 wet
Nov
42° / 30°
18 wet
Dec
35° / 26°
21 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Government Camp, OR, 11.3 mi away at 3,980 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
