Blake Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 I'm looking to go cross country skiing with the family on Friday. Where is a good place to go in a day from the Portland area? Any trails or parks near Government camp? Thanks. Quote
shuksan Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 Yes and no... I've been hoping to get my kids out in the snow soon too. There are several snoparks near Government Camp (closest are just past the road to Timberline), but the current conditions aren't too promising: GovtCamp WebCam Quote
rbw1966 Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 Bachelor. Oh yeah, you said around Portland. If we had snow--and thats a big if--the loop around Trillium is a fun outing for the family. Not in very good shape now though. I think given the current conditions, Timberline is your best bet. Quote
nonanon Posted December 28, 2004 Posted December 28, 2004 (edited) I'd stop by Bennet Pass first (across Hwy 35 from Meadows) just to see if there was enough coverage. The road out is a nice family-friendly out and back. If Bennet's too thin try driving up the Cooper Spur Road, stopping somewhere before you get stuck. Skiing the C.S. road up to Cloud Cap is an awesome family outting. If the gate's closed (any day now?)it'll be a long walk to snow tho'. So maybe drive out the Gorge and up the HR valley, checking Cooper first. Then try Bennet. If that doesn't go T-line is your best last option. Edited December 28, 2004 by nonanon Quote
TheOldHouseMan Posted December 29, 2004 Posted December 29, 2004 I would go up to Bennet Pass. There is still snow on the road and with the precipe that is coming in hopefully it will get better by Friday. Quote
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