Photo: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)About Mount Hood Meadows
Mount Hood Meadows is a ski resort in Oregon. It offers 2,150 skiable acres, 85 marked runs, served by 11 lifts. Official 50th-anniversary materials were produced for the 2017-18 season, anchoring the resort's opening in 1968. One of the largest independently owned and operated U.S. ski resorts by its official description, with 2,150 acres, 11 lifts and 85 named runs in the cited resort profile.
Why Visit Mount Hood Meadows?
- 85 runs with 2,900ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 400"
- 2,150 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 11 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Mount Hood Meadows, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
7,300ft
Summit Elevation
2,225m
4,400ft
Base Elevation
1,341m
2,900ft
Vertical Drop
884m
2,150 acres
Skiable Area
870.07 ha
85
Total Runs
3.0mi
Longest Run
4.8km
11
Lifts
400"
Avg. Snowfall
1016cm annually
How Mount Hood Meadows compares
Terrain Breakdown
15%
50%
20%
15%
●Beginner
15% of trails
■Intermediate
50% of trails
◆Advanced
20% of trails
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◆◆Expert
15% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 22, 2025
Closing DayMay 3, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Mount Hood Meadows
By Car
Mount Hood Meadows is in Oregon, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude45.3322
Longitude-121.6644
RegionOregon, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Mount Hood Meadows trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Mount Hood Meadows averages 400" of snowfall a year.
Mount Hood Meadows rates 15% of its terrain as beginner, across 85 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Mount Hood Meadows averages 400" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 7,300 ft.
Mount Hood Meadows is located in Oregon, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 45.3322, -121.6644.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Mount Hood Meadows, plus any places we've researched.
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