About Dodge Ridge
Dodge Ridge is a ski resort in California. It offers 1,600 feet of vertical drop, 862 skiable acres, 70 marked runs, served by 10 lifts, with an average of about 350" of snow a year. Dodge Ridge opened in 1950 near Pinecrest and operates under a U.S. Forest Service permit in Stanislaus National Forest. It joined Mountain Capital Partners in 2021. The current resort page publishes 70 trails and 10 lifts, while partner profiles still show 67 trails and 11–12 lifts.
Why Visit Dodge Ridge?
- 70 runs with 1,601ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 350"
- 862 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 10 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Dodge Ridge, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
8,199ft
Summit Elevation
2,499m
6,601ft
Base Elevation
2,012m
1,601ft
Vertical Drop
488m
862 acres
Skiable Area
348.84 ha
70
Total Runs
2.0mi
Longest Run
3.22km
10
Lifts
350"
Avg. Snowfall
889cm annually
How Dodge Ridge compares
Terrain Breakdown
20%
40%
40%
●Beginner
20% of trails
■Intermediate
40% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
40% of trails
Trail Map
Open the current Dodge Ridge trail map:
Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 6, 2025
Closing DayApril 12, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Dodge Ridge
By Car
Dodge Ridge is in California, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude38.1903
Longitude-119.9567
RegionCalifornia, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Dodge Ridge trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Dodge Ridge averages 350" of snowfall a year.
Dodge Ridge rates 20% of its terrain as beginner, across 70 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Dodge Ridge averages 350" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 8,199 ft.
Dodge Ridge is located in California, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 38.1903, -119.9567.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Dodge Ridge, plus any places we've researched.
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