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MT. HOOD MEADOWS

📍Government Camp, Oregon, USA

🏔️ Expert Paradise🌲 Tree Skiing❄️ Powder Haven🧗 Backcountry AccessIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Ben pcc · Public domain · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,777 ft*
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Skiable terrain
2,150 acres
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Avg snowfall
430 in
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Lifts
12*

THE VIBE

Mt. Hood Meadows skis the southeast side of Mount Hood. Cascade Express serves high, open terrain, while Heather Canyon gives experts a very different day among steeps and trees. The canyon has controlled gates. Check which gate and exit are open before committing to a descent. Newer skiers can stay near the base learning areas without taking a high-elevation lift.

Best For

  • ✓Expert skiers hungry for steep, technical terrain
  • ✓Portland locals seeking serious vertical
  • ✓Storm skiers chasing PNW powder cycles

Skip If

  • ✗You prefer mega-groomed resort terrain
  • ✗You want slopeside lodging options
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
15%
Intermediate
29%
Advanced
44%
Expert
12%
🎿Great for thrill-seekers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
7,300 ft*
Base elevation
4,528 ft
Night skiing
Evening skiing

Check evening dates and tickets with the operator.

Longest run
3.7 mi*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Open the latest official map ↗Mt. Hood Meadows — Trail Maps and Mountain Facts
Terrain DNA · editorial
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Groomers55 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official resort website ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically mid November to early May

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Use the trail map to choose groomed routes off the main lifts. The hike-to Super Bowl is a separate undertaking governed by the mountain’s access policy.

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Heather Canyon

Expert terrain reached only through open access gates. Follow patrol closures and identify your exit from the current trail map.

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Scenic chairlift rides, guided hikes and summer mountain events.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Hood Meadows, Meadows, Mt Hood Meadows

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically mid November to early May

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.skihood.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Scenic chairlift rides, guided hikes and summer mountain events.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
2150
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
430
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
4528
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled · 2026–27 · Current 2026-27 night-ticket dates to be announced · The current product proves night access, but the operator has not yet published exact dates or one closing time.
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Lifts, Runs, Summit elevation (ft), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Meadows winter trail maps ↗Published ski area and elevation statistics, lifts, learning areas and canyon gate instructions. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Meadows gated access ↗The mountain report publishes access and avalanche reduction updates for gated terrain. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Meadows operator base and area map ↗Highway 35 serves the ski area. The map shows the main and Hood River Meadows lots and Sno-Park arrangements. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Home - Hotel at Mt. Hood Oregon Resort | Best Western Getaway ↗Mt. Hood Oregon Resort · Welches · 147 guest rooms or suites · Mallards Café · Altitude Restaurant · year-round heated outdoor pool · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Hood Vacation Rentals | Government Camp Lodging ↗heart of Government Camp, Oregon · 2-3 bedroom · resort vacation rentals · onsite Vacation Specialists · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Home - Huckleberry Inn ↗Huckleberry Inn · Government Camp · easy access to ski areas · deluxe rooms · dorm-style facility · Ski retail and rental shops are located within walking distance · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Timberline Lodge guest property facts ↗Historic WPA-era hotel at the separate Timberline ski area on the south slope of Mt. Hood. Rooms, guest pool and hot tub, Cascade Dining Room and Ram’s Head Bar. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Best Western Mt. Hood Inn ↗Best Western identifies Mt. Hood Inn at 87450 E Government Camp Loop. Its Sandy Inn is a distinct property on Highway 26. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Hood Meadows rentals and lessons ↗The resort lists adult, beginner and private ski and snowboard instruction, with links to individual programs. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Meadows Learning Center adult lessons ↗Adult ski and snowboard groups meet outside Sahale Lodge on the mountain side. They teach first turns and returning skiers and riders developing their skills. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Meadows adaptive lessons ↗The Learning Center offers individual adaptive ski and snowboard lessons by advance booking. Adaptive and private lessons check in inside Sahale Lodge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Beginner Progression Pass, winter 2026–27 ↗This limited-area pass includes three group lessons and paid daily rentals at a passholder rate. Access covers designated southside lifts including Buttercup, Daisy and Vista, subject to operations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Hood Outfitters ski and snowboard rentals ↗The previously reviewed shop is in Government Camp and offers multi-day ski and snowboard rentals. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Timberline Lodge | Restaurants ↗Timberline lists Cascade Dining Room for special dinners and Blue Ox Bar for casual bites. Blue Ox service is seasonal. Both are at Timberline Lodge, separate from Meadows. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mt. Hood Meadows | Restaurants and Bars ↗Meadows lists The Mazot as an on-mountain café with sandwiches, hot dogs, Northwest beer and hot drinks. Sahale Grill is the quick-service venue in Sahale Lodge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Rendezvous Grill | About us ↗The grill is on US 26 in Welches, between Mount Hood and Portland. It emphasizes seasonal cooking, wine and desserts. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Mt. Hood Meadows — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Official current blog and homepage identify the 2026–27 season; exact season bounds were not verified. March 27 post concerns the previous April 2026 closing.

  • About Meadows | Mt. Hood Meadows Ski and Summer Resort ↗

    Scenic chairlift rides, guided hikes and summer mountain events.

  • Mt. Hood Meadows — Trail Maps and Mountain Facts ↗

    The operator publishes 2,150 skiable acres, 430 inches of annual snowfall, and identifies HRM Lodge at 4,528 feet.

  • Mt. Hood Meadows — 2026-27 Lift Ticket Discounts ↗

    The rendered 2026-27 operator page exposes a distinct night lift ticket beginning at 16:00; the candidate correctly avoids inventing a calendar or closing time.

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