Bennett Pass Snowshoeing

On December 9 I went showshoeing up at Mt. Hood. I parked at the Bennett Pass Sno-Park where I got a gorgeous view of Mt. Hood on this beautiful sunny day.

Mt. Hood

Mt. Hood

I started down Bennett Pass Road (also known as Road 3550).

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing

Saw some really cool hoarfrost:

Hoar frost

Hoar frost

Hoar frost

Hoar frost

Hoar frost

Snowshoeing

There really wasn’t much snow on the ground and I saw plenty of bare patches:

Snowshoeing

I decided to do some exploring, so at the one-mile mark when I reached a junction I turned right and went another 0.9mi to the end of Road 222.

Snowshoeing

Not a whole lot to see on this road, except two spots with glimpses of Mt. Hood through the trees:

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing

Then I explored down Road 220. No views along this spur and it dead-ends after 0.8mi.

Snowshoeing

Back on Bennett Pass Road I continued on.

Snowshoeing

1.25 miles from the sno-park there is a spur to the left which I did not explore, although I think there is a view to be had there. Staying on Bennett Pass Road 1.8 miles from the sno-park will get you this magnificent view:

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing

After enjoying the view for awhile I headed back to the car. Before driving home I got this parting view of Mt. Hood from the parking lot.

Snowshoeing

A fantastic day of beautiful weather and great views!

Bennett Pass Track