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This is a snow show that descends from Timberline to Government Camp via the Glade Trail.
The Glade trail was constructed in 1947 as part of the Timberline Lodge complex. It partially adopted the oldest ski trail on Mt Hood, the Blossom Trail, which predated all commercial skiing and which is believed to have supported skiing as early as 1888.
Today, the Glade Trail and Alpine Trail are largely used by skiers and snowboarders from Timberline Resort who use the trails as a convenient way to ski from the resort back down to Government Camp.
The descent on the Glade Trail takes a wide and rolling course. Views are open, and at night, the lights of Ski-Bowl and Government Camp light the way. The trail descends through forest near the Crosstown Trail junction and lets out near Government Camp General Store.
Activity Notes
Description : Join us for a mellow, 3.5 mile downhill snowshoe from Timberline Lodge to Government Camp. Expect an overall elevation drop of 2120 ft. We are supposed to have a full moon this evening - let's also hope for a clear sky! Headlamps still a must for this trip! Transportation and Meeting Places : 3:30 PM: Meet at Gateway if you want to carpool to Government Camp for an early dinner at a local establishment (Location TBD). 6:45 PM: Be at the Summit Ski School parking lot (by the rest stop), standing tall for an equipment check. 7:13 PM: We will catch the last Mount Hood Express shuttle uphill to Timberline Lodge. Please bring $2 exact change to pay for the shuttle; driver does not make change. RT drive from Portland is about 100 miles so suggested contribution to driver is $10. Sno-Park pass will be required for all drivers. Plan to get this at the Govy General store in Government Camp if you do not have a season pass. Equipment Checklist: Snowshoes (rent these at the Mountain Shop in Portland before you join the group if you do not your own) Headlamp Traction devices for your shoes if we can't use snowshoes Means of strapping your snowshoes to your backpack Poles - we will be going downhill so these will be very helpful Dress in layers - it will be windy at the top where the ski slope is open, then we descend into more protected area| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 52 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 1 hours |
| Distance - Round Trip | 3 miles |
| Interesting Features | Mountain Views |
| Relevant Maps | Green Trail Maps, Mount Hood, Map 462S |
| Useful Links | GPS Coordinates Map |
