The balsamroot flowers are perfectly in bloom along Hood River area! Plus views of Mt Hood! Easiest hike is from the Memaloose Trail Head going up to Marsh Hill, 1 mile and 375 ft gain one way. At the top of Marsh Hill you get the perfect view of Hood with the wildflowers! Sunrise and morning lighting was really good.

You’ll want nice clear skies so you can see Hood, you’ll want 20% or less cloud cover, so you’ll want to use a point weather forecast before you head out! There was almost nobody there at 7am on Friday, but by 8am the parking lot was nearly full.