Alpine Trail makes the most direct route from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge on skis, beginning at Summit Pass Ski Area. As mapped here in the uphill direction, it makes a relaxed tour through the woods on Mount Hood, climbing nearly 2000 feet on a gradual incline. It’s a wide-cut trail that’s sheltered by trees and out of avalanche terrain, so it’s reasonably safe even when conditions are unfavorable elsewhere. Though it’s within the bounds of the resort, Alpine Trail is not groomed and feels more like a backcountry route. Watch for hazards like tree wells and buried obstacles.