Reliance Mt Hood Stages: First Autos to Mount Hood

In the early days of the road to Mount Hood, after the immigrant era, the road allowed the burgeoning new city of Portland to access the mountain for recreation. Mountain climbing and hiking the trails in the foothills in those days was the primary activity in the area. Skiing had yet to become an activity on the mountain.

Olinger Mount Hood Stage headed to Mount Hood Oregon

Before the days of automobiles sight-seers were taken over roads at the base of Mount Hood in equipages such as this. The late E. S. Olinger, known as one of Oregon’s most noted drivers is holding the reins.

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Reliance Mt Hood Stages: First Autos to Mount Hood

Six Horse Mt Hood Area Sightseeing Carriage Photo