Located on the sunny, wind-protected side of Mt. Hood, this resort features some of the best snow in the Northwest along its distinctive trails, ranging from smooth, slightly graded runs in the beginner’s area to steep slopes in Heather Canyon. There's 430 inches of snow every year on average. The vertical drop is 2,777 feet and you can ski or ride over 2,150 acres. The resort convinces with its huge mountain with terrain for everyone, magnificent views and snowfall beyond belief. The annual snowfall averages 430 inches (1,092 cm).
Located 67 miles from Portland, Mt. Hood Meadows can be reached taking Highway 26 east to Government Camp. From there it’s about 10 miles north on Highway 35 to get to Meadows.