Beginning July 8, and on Sundays throughout the remainder of the summer, people will have an opportunity to tour the Inn, discover its unique history, and enjoy the surrounding majesty of Mount Hood.

The Inn provides incredible views and access to the adjacent Mt. Hood Wilderness. In order to provide for a quality historical presentation, each tour will be limited to 12 people on a reservation basis.

Limiting tour size also helps the Crag Rats achieve their stewardship responsibilities and mission. People may reserve a spot on a tour by calling the Hood River Ranger District Information Desk at (541) 352-6002.

Cloud Cap Inn originally served as an elite mountain retreat, and for the last 100 years has been part of the uniquely exceptional destinations on Mount Hood. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Cloud Cap Inn now serves as a search and rescue base for the Hood River Crag Rats (the oldest search and rescue organization in the United States).

The Hood River Crag Rats began caring for the structure under a special use permit from the Forest Service in 1952. This historic building has weathered years of extreme winters and mountain storms, requiring extensive restoration of the structure.

Restoration of about two thirds of the structure has been completed during the last decade. Reconstruction of the remaining third is scheduled to begin this summer.