The view of Mt. Hood from Kiyokawa Family Orchards. | Brooke Jackson-Glidden/Eater Portland U-pick farms offering pick-your-own apples and pears with mountain views or activities for families Fall in the Pacific Northwest arrives with a bounty of apples ranging from grocery store standards like Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith to specialty fruit like Crimson Crisp, red-fleshed Mountain Rose, and Scarlett Surprise. Apples for pies, applesauce, or eaten out of the basket on the ride home can be found at u-pick orchards near Portland. The spots on this map provide a variety of fruit and geographical locations that are manageable day trips from Portland. U-pick orchards range from popular and well-known spots like Kiyokawa Family Orchards in Hood River to smaller less traveled spots like Albeke Farms in Oregon City. It’s wise to check in with farms before heading out to clarify their rules regarding bringing containers, whether they allow pets, and which varieties of apples are available.