Hood River Fruit Loop
Oregon's most celebrated farm loop — 35 miles through the Hood River Valley with cherries, lavender, stone fruit, 150-variety apple orchards, and Mt. Hood at every turn.
What's ripe, month by month
- June — Strawberries, first cherries, and lavender blooms across all three lavender farms. The valley opens fast — start here if you want the full lavender experience.
- July — Peak cherry season plus blueberries, raspberries, and marionberries. All three lavender farms are in full u-pick swing. Kiyokawa opens weekends July 3.
- August — Stone-fruit peak — peaches and nectarines at Draper Girls and Gorge White House. Blueberries continue, lavender winds down, and early Gala apples arrive.
- September — Apple and pear season opens across the valley. Over 150 varieties at Kiyokawa. Dahlia and sunflower fields peak at Mt. View Orchards and Pear Bloom Farm.
- October — Prime apple and pear u-pick, pumpkin patches, and fall foliage along the loop. Kiyokawa's 80-variety Apple Tasting weekend (Oct 17–18) is a destination event.
The stops, in drive order
A suggested order — every stop is minutes from the next, so reshuffle freely around what's ripe and what's open the day you go.
- 1Pearl's Place Fruit StandPickable nowSeason: May–Dec
The first official stop heading south on Hwy 35 — pick berries and stone fruit in summer, apples and pears in fall. Order the apple cider soft-serve at the stand before continuing.
Mixed BerriesStrawberriesPeachesPlumsApplesPears - 2The Gorge White House Fruit Stand and WineryPickable nowSeason: Mar–Dec
A fourth-generation 1908 farm and the loop's flagship u-pick anchor: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and apples, plus u-cut dahlias across 50+ varieties and farm-poured hard cider and wine.
CherriesPeachesNectarinesPearsApplesStrawberries - 3Packer Orchards & Farm PlacePickable nowSeason: Jan–Dec
A 5th-generation 100-acre farm on the former Rasmussen Farms site with u-pick spanning every season: tulips in spring, strawberries in June, sunflowers in August, and a pumpkin patch with corn maze in fall.
StrawberriesCherriesPeachesApplesPearsPumpkins - 4Hope Ranch LavenderPickable nowSeason: Jun–Sep
Cut-your-own lavender from 12,000 plants with Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams both visible on clear days. The farm wraps bouquets on site and stocks a shop with lavender products distilled on the ranch.
Lavender - 5Draper Girls Country FarmPickable nowSeason: Jan–Dec
Third-generation bucket-priced u-pick on Hwy 35: cherries in June–July, peaches and nectarines in August–September, and apples and pears (including 100-year-old trees) August into October. The country store is open year-round.
CherriesPeachesNectarinesApplesPears - 6Hood River U-Pick OrganicPickable nowSeason: Jun–OctCertified organic
Certified organic Bing, Rainier, and Montmorency cherries in late June–July, then Honeycrisp, Gala, and heirloom apples in September–October. Farm supplies ladders and buckets; a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and alpacas is on-site.
CherriesApplesTomatoes - 7Season: Jul–Aug
Quiet daily u-pick from early July through mid-August with Mt. Hood as the backdrop — an uncrowded stop in the Odell area before reaching the Parkdale cluster.
Blueberries - 8Hood River Lavender FarmsPickable nowSeason: Apr–Sep
A fifth-generation Century Farm in the Odell area: free field access, u-pick at $15 per bundle (100+ stems), and the loop's only lavender soft serve ice cream at the stand.
Lavender - 9Montavon's BerriesPickable nowSeason: Jun–Aug
Family berry farm at the base of Mt. Hood with four blueberry varieties plus raspberries and cherries across 6.5 acres. Accepts WIC and SFMNP vouchers — one of the more accessible stops on the loop.
BlueberriesRaspberriesCherries - 10Season: Jul–Nov
The valley's largest u-pick operation: a fourth-generation farm since 1911 with 150-plus varieties of apples, pears, Asian pears, cherries, and stone fruit. The 80-variety Apple Tasting weekend in October is unmissable.
ApplesPearsCherriesPeachesPluots - 11Season: Jul–Nov
Third-generation 50-acre orchard with per-pound u-pick apples, pears, and peaches, u-cut dahlias and sunflowers, and the Grateful Vineyard tasting room pouring estate wine, cider, and craft beer with artisan pizza under Mt. Hood views — the natural lunch stop.
ApplesPearsPeachesPumpkinsGrapesSunflowers - 12Glacier View LavenderPickable nowSeason: Jun–Aug
Veteran-owned farm in the Parkdale foothills with nine lavender cultivars ranging white to deep purple, resident alpacas, and farm-distilled essential oil at the stand.
Lavender - 13Pear Bloom FarmPickable nowSeason: May–Nov
Regenerative farm with u-pick heirloom pears (Bartlett, Anjou, Bosc, Comice), strawberries that bear until frost, and a 100-plus-variety 'Secret Garden' of flowers for cut-your-own bouquets.
PearsApplesStrawberries - 14The Old TrunkPickable nowSeason: May–OctCertified organic
The loop's most surprising stop — organic u-pick marionberries, raspberries, and blueberries alongside an antique store, espresso bar, and artisanal soda fountain in a century-old general store on the Dee Highway.
BlackberriesRaspberriesBlueberries
Mixed Berries
Peaches
Nectarines
Blueberries
Raspberries
Pluots
BlackberriesA suggested day
- 8:30 AMStart at Pearl's Place or The Gorge White House — pick berries before the heat builds and grab the apple cider soft-serve at Pearl's. Both farms are right off Hwy 35.
- 10:30 AMContinue south to Packer Orchards Farm Place and Hope Ranch Lavender. Cut a lavender bouquet and browse the farm shop before the midday crowds arrive.
- 12:30 PMLunch at Mt. View Orchards and Grateful Vineyard in Parkdale — artisan pizza, estate cider, and a meadow with Mt. Hood views.
- 2:00 PMSpend the afternoon in the Parkdale cluster: Kiyokawa Family Orchards for the anchor u-pick, then Montavon's Berries and Glacier View Lavender while you're in the neighborhood.
- 4:00 PMHead back north via the Dee Highway, stopping at The Old Trunk for organic berries, a browse through the antique store, and an artisanal soda at the fountain.
- 5:30 PMEnd the loop at Pear Bloom Farm or Gorge White House — pick a heirloom pear bouquet or finish with a glass of estate cider on the farm before heading back into Hood River.
Before you go
- ✓The loop is 35 miles but plan 6–8 hours — each farm stop adds up fast. Start before 9 AM to beat summer crowds at the berry and cherry farms.
- ✓Kiyokawa Family Orchards is the anchor Parkdale stop; from July onward it gets busy, so bring cash and patience. Their October Apple Tasting weekends draw a crowd — go early.
- ✓Most u-pick lavender farms close by late August. If lavender is the reason for the trip, target late June or July when all three loop lavender farms are simultaneously open.
- ✓The loop splits into two sides: Hwy 35 (east) has the highest farm density; the Dee Highway return (west) is quieter with The Old Trunk as the standout stop. Most visitors spend mornings on the east side and afternoons looping back.
- ✓Several farms are cash-only and cell signal is limited in the upper valley. Bring cash and download offline maps in Hood River before heading south.
- ✓The official Hood River Fruit Loop publishes a printed map available at most farm stands — pick one up at your first stop or download it before you go.
Frequently asked
- When is the best time to drive the Hood River Fruit Loop?
- July and August offer the widest window — cherries are still running in early July, blueberries and stone fruit peak through August, and lavender farms are all open. September and October are excellent for apples and pears with smaller crowds and fall foliage.
- How long does the full loop take?
- Plan a full day — 6 to 8 hours. The drive is only 35 miles, but each u-pick stop easily takes 30 to 60 minutes. Most visitors make 4 to 6 stops.
- Do any farms require reservations?
- Most stops are walk-in. Hood River U-Pick Organic asks visitors to check in at the Cherry Hut on arrival, and several farms post same-day open/close updates on Instagram before opening — worth a check the morning you go.
- Is the Hood River Fruit Loop good for kids?
- Yes — Hood River U-Pick Organic has a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and alpacas; Mt. View Orchards has a dog and kid-friendly meadow; Pearl's Place has a play structure; and Packer Orchards Farm Place adds a corn maze in fall.
- Are there places to eat on the loop?
- Mt. View Orchards and Grateful Vineyard in Parkdale serves artisan pizza with estate wine and cider — the natural lunch stop. The Gorge White House runs a food cart in season. The Old Trunk has espresso and a soda fountain. Otherwise, pack a picnic — many farms have tables and Mt. Hood views.
- What's the difference between the Hwy 35 side and the Dee Highway return?
- Hwy 35 (east side) has the highest concentration of farms and is where most u-pick orchards and berry farms are located. The Dee Highway return (west side) is quieter — The Old Trunk is the standout stop and a great scenic finish to the day.