Mt. Hood National Forest Gumjuwac Overlook Hike Hike 36 Length: 4 miles round trip Elevation Change: 1500' gain Season: Late Spring thru Late Fall Difficulty:   Challenging Permit:   NW Forest Pass Required Features: This is a short but challenging hike. The hike begins to climb almost immediately and climbs along the side of a steep hillside within a dense forest. About half way to the viewpoint you get your first glimpse of Mt Hood, mostly visible through the trees. Then as you round the corner to the viewpoint itself, you begin to enjoy what made the steep climb worth it. The views of Mt Hood and the valley below are outstanding. This same trail continues on to Gumjuwac Saddle and then on to Lookout Mountain. About the name of this hike and saddle.... Gumjuwac. According to the sign at the top of the saddle, the place is named after a sheppard named Jack, who wore gum shoes. They supposedly called him gum shoe Jack.... thus Gumjuwac....whatever??? A Virtual Hike in the Mt Hood National Forest All for the love of hiking!