The West Fork, approximately 15 miles (24 km) long, rises on northwestern Mount Hood from Ladd Glacier.

The East Fork, approximately 15 miles (24 km) long, rises on the eastern side of the mountain in the Mount Hood National Forest in the Mt.

In the mid-19th century pioneer era a party of starving travelers resorted to eating dog meat.

[5] Powerdale Dam built in the early 1920’s on the Lower Hood River once supplied nearly 6 MW of hydro power.

All indications point to a healthier and improved salmon and steelhead fishery on the Hood River thanks to continued efforts of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), local interests, and collaborative efforts with the Warm Springs Tribe.