Mount Hood Villages, OR

Mount Hood Villages sits along Highway 26 on the forested western slopes of Mount Hood. The area is made up of several distinct mountain hamlets, including Brightwood, Wemme, Welches, Zigzag, and Rhododendron. Around 4,500 year-round residents live tucked among the towering firs and river bends, enjoying quick access to ski slopes, hiking trailheads, and peaceful woodland surroundings.

Daily life and local services are spread throughout the corridor, with groceries in Welches, local dining in Zigzag, and the Mount Hood Express bus connecting the neighborhoods. Quiet side roads wind off the highway into the surrounding national forest, giving neighborhoods a secluded feel. It offers a relaxed, nature-focused lifestyle for anyone wanting a close-knit mountain community within reach of the greater Portland area.