8.3 km away
Alpine Trail Uphill
A popular ski tour through the woods from Summit Pass to Timberline Lodge.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 599 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Bennet Pass
Mt. Hood
Fun and easy tree skiing across Highway 84 from Mt. Hood Meadows
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 62 m
- Descent
- 178 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 28˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and March. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 2.6 km, 62 vertical metres of ascent and 178 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.2 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
A short clearing accessed by a forest service road. Just follow NF 3550 and stay left to turn on to NF 3550-630.
Ski down the obvious clearing and enjoy 400 foot hot laps of sparse trees.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
8.3 km away
Old Chute Ski Descent
Skiing off Hood's summit ridge via the classic Old Chute route.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 750 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 450 m
8.8 km away
Glade Trail Uphill
A relaxed ski tour from Government Camp up to Timberline Lodge.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 594 m
- Descent
- 0 m
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