Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort

Mt. Hood Meadows

Projected Opening: Dec 18
Projected Closing: Apr 18
Lifts: 12
Trails: 87
Skiable Terrain: 2,150 ac
Base: 4,523'
Summit: 7,300'
Vertical Drop: 2,777'
Average Snowfall: 332"

Snowfall

332"

Annual Snowfall

Nov26"
Dec82"
Jan64"
Feb80"
Mar60"
Apr35"

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Mt. Hood Meadows_Powder Day_Snowboard_(c): Sean Jacks

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Averaging 430 inches of snow, Mt. Hood Meadows is located 90 minutes away from Portland in the Mt. Hood National Forest offering some of the best big mountain terrain for skiers and riders. Featuring 2,150 skiable acres, the accommodating varied terrain is serviced by 11 total lifts, 85 named runs, and a 2,777ft vertical rise. Additional hike-to terrain adds an additional 1,700ft of vertical for ambitious skiers and riders.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 18, 2026
Projected closing date
Apr 18, 2027
Projected Days Open
147
Days Open Last Year
150
Years Open
58
Average Snowfall
332"

Terrain

Runs in Total

Longest Run

3 mi

Skiable Terrain

2,150 ac

Night Skiing

170 ac

Lifts

High Speed Quads

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Day care, 12 food service operations, ski and snowboard rental, demo and repair center, 16,000-square-foot sundeck, kid friendly programs, conference room, private lessons, cross country, and snowshoe tours. 90 minutes from Portland.

Reviews

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If you are looking for tree runs, Meadows is going to be your best bet on Mt. Hood. There are plenty of long groomers and parks throughout as well if that is what you are into. When Heather Canyon lift is open, that is going to be the best mix of steep+tree+few people - It's magical. I wish there w…

Elius Graff

May 24, 2026