Early settlers floated down the Columbia River from The Dalles to reach Western Oregon; in 1845, Sam Barlow built a road around the south side of Mount Hood, which served as the final leg of the Oregon Trail.
Early settlers floated down the Columbia River from The Dalles. This was to reach Western Oregon. Sam Barlow built a road around the south side of Mount Hood. This was in 1845. Mount Hood served as the final leg of the Oregon Trail.