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Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Meadows offers some of the Northwest’s most spectacular skiing and snowboarding. The resort is close to Portland (only 90 minutes away) but provides an outstanding mountain experience. The terrain challenges skiers and snowboarders of all levels, and offers a big-mountain feel with beautiful views and incredible powder days. From the steep slopes of the Front Side Bowls to gentler beginner slopes, the terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows is known for its variety. Rated as the best gentle cruising terrain in the state, Meadows has more than 2,150 acres of pure enjoyment.
Ski Resort Info
- 87 trails
- 2,150 acres skiable
- 15% green (beginner)
- 40% blue (intermediate)
- 15% black diamond (advanced)
- 30% double-black diamond (expert)
Trail Map
View/download the Mt. Hood Meadows trail map.
Getting Here
Mt. Hood Meadows is 67 miles away from Portland. From Portland, take Highway 26 East to Government Camp, then go North on Highway 35 for 10 miles.
Or, take I-84 to Exit 64 in Hood River, then follow Highway 35 for 35 miles.
From Hood River, take Highway 35 for 35 miles south to the entrance of Mt. Hood Meadows.
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Mt. Hood Meadows offers some of the Northwest’s most spectacular skiing and snowboarding. The resort is close to Portland (only 90 minutes away) but provides an outstanding mountain experience. The terrain challenges skiers and snowboarders of all levels, and offers a big-mountain feel with beautiful views and incredible powder days. From the steep slopes of the Front Side Bowls to gentler beginner slopes, the terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows is known for its variety. Rated as the best gentle cruising terrain in the state, Meadows has more than 2,150 acres of pure enjoyment.
Ski Resort Info
- 87 trails
- 2,150 acres skiable
- 15% green (beginner)
- 40% blue (intermediate)
- 15% black diamond (advanced)
- 30% double-black diamond (expert)
Trail Map
View/download the Mt. Hood Meadows trail map.
Getting Here
Mt. Hood Meadows is 67 miles away from Portland. From Portland, take Highway 26 East to Government Camp, then go North on Highway 35 for 10 miles.
Or, take I-84 to Exit 64 in Hood River, then follow Highway 35 for 35 miles.
From Hood River, take Highway 35 for 35 miles south to the entrance of Mt. Hood Meadows.
Ski Vacation Promo Codes
Ski this winter for less with our promo codes and discounts for lodging, lift ticket deals, activities, restaurants, ski rentals and winter equipment. Browse the categories, read about the area, and find savings.
