Mt. Hood at Sunrise – Oregon’s Majestic Cascade Peak
This sunrise photo of Mt. Hood captures the first light grazing its snow-covered slopes. Towering in the Cascade Range of northern Oregon, Mt. Hood is an iconic dormant stratovolcano known for its rugged silhouette and year-round glacier fields. The soft golden glow reflects off the upper ridges while the tree line remains in shadow, showcasing the dramatic elevation change and alpine environment.
This sunrise photo of Mt. Hood captures the first light grazing its snow-covered slopes. Towering in the Cascade Range of northern Oregon, Mt. Hood is an iconic dormant stratovolcano known for its rugged silhouette and year-round glacier fields. The soft golden glow reflects off the upper ridges while the tree line remains in shadow, showcasing the dramatic elevation change and alpine environment.
This sunrise photo of Mt. Hood captures the first light grazing its snow-covered slopes. Towering in the Cascade Range of northern Oregon, Mt. Hood is an iconic dormant stratovolcano known for its rugged silhouette and year-round glacier fields. The soft golden glow reflects off the upper ridges while the tree line remains in shadow, showcasing the dramatic elevation change and alpine environment.
Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon, USA
Region: Cascade Range, Pacific Northwest
Season: Winter
Subject: Snow-covered volcanic peak at sunrise
Orientation: Landscape
Format: JPEG
Ideal for: Nature lovers, hikers, Pacific Northwest collectors
Light: Golden hour / early morning light
Altitude: 11,240 ft (3,426 m)