Mt Hood is a volcano and has an eruptive history doesn it?
Mt Hood still has active steam and sulfur vents near Crater Rock above Timberline Lodge but is categorized as a dormant volcano. Government Camp is built on lava flows from past eruptions. It’s always important to be aware of any hazards in the area you’re visiting. To find out more about Mt Hood’s volcanic history visit this USGS website . Here is the USGS Hazards Zone Map for Mt Hood. Click here for larger version.
