HOOD, MOUNT


Meaning of HOOD, MOUNT in English

Peak, northwestern Oregon, U.S. Located in the Cascade Range at 11,235 ft (3,424 m), it is an extinct volcano that last erupted 0441; 1865.

The snowcapped peak, the highest mountain in the state, is the focal point of Mount Hood National Forest, a popular tourist and recreation area.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.