Teacup Nordic Ski Area
Enjoy 15 miles of groomed classic skate nordic trails on varied terrain for easy skiing to challenging hills and turns on SE side of Mt Hood.
Getting there
Directions from Portland OR/Vancouver WA (approx 1.5-1.75 hr drive): I-5/I-205 to I-84 east, on I-84 take Wood Village exit (Gresham area), and follow US-26 east to Mt Hood/Government Camp to OR-35 north just past Mt Hood Meadows nordic to Teacup Sno-Park on right. Alt longer route is OR-35 south from Hood River for 35 miles to Teacup Sno-Park.
on the trail
Numerous connecting trails create short to long loop opportunities, one-way and two-way. An intermediate outer loop, using several trails, is 5.4 miles. A 4 mile beginner loop has views of Mt Hood. Screamer Hill is a long uphill trail, and offers downhill speed.
Notes
See website for detailed info, day use ski pass purchase online, conditions, forecast, trail map: www.teacupnordic.org. Day Ski pass rates (online purchase or on-site credit card, digital device, or fee box on shed across from day use cabin. Rates: $25 adults 18 and older. Free for kids 17 and under.
Oregon SnoPark permit required (day or season), purchased in advance online or at local vendor. Arrive early for parking space (approx 100 vehicles capacity) on weekends and by mid-morning grooming weekdays.
Classic and skating grooming Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed and some Fri.
Facilities include restrooms, Ray Garry Cabin for day use, cell coverage. Nordic skiing only; no snowshoes or dogs. No rental gear available.
Guidebook: Best Groomed Cross-country Ski Trails in Oregon, Mike Bogar, Mountaineer Books.
Teacup Lake chapter of Oregon Nordic Club developed and maintains groomed trails.
- Suitable Activities: Cross-country Skiing
- Seasons: January, February, March, April, December
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple
- Difficulty: G-XC 1 Beginner Groomed, G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed, G-XC 3 Intermediate Groomed, G-XC 4 Advanced Groomed
- Length: 15.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 445 ft
- 4,350 ft
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Land Manager:
Mount Hood National Forest
Hood River Ranger District (MHNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Oregon Sno-Park Permit
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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