Government Camp Winter Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Trails

Conditions and Grooming Report

LAST REPORT OF THE SEASON 4/17/10

expect conditions to continue to fade

Date: Sat, April 17, 2010	Time: 7 AM Update
Weather:  partial clouds	Temp: 35 degrees
Avg. New Snow  0	Avg. Total Accumulation: <1-3 feet

Last week's new snow is melting, but  XC and snowshoe trails around Gov't Camp still provide opportunity. Conditions will be best on the higher elevation trails like Westleg or around Trillium Lake, but expect more melting. Snowshoers have the most options. Early season conditions  exist.

Trillium Lake       map    Activities:Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Trails   Dogs Allowed. The Forest Service asks that you ski with your dog on a leash on the main Trillium Lake Loop.  A portion of this area is open (but not recommended) for snowmobiling.   Hemlock and the Trillium Lake loop are generally groomed twice/week for XC skiing and snowshoeing. Donations from trail users and partners cover the cost of the grooming equipment rental while the driver donates his time. A $3 donation is recommended. Donation boxes are located at the Trillium Lake Trailhead as well as near the upper end of the Hemlock trail. Area Trillium Lake Trails  Last Groomed:4/10/10 Share the Snow, not the Tracks! Comments The Trillium Lake Tr is still snow covered and is the best access into the basin. Hemlock & Barlow Trails have bare spots so be prepared to walk on some of the hills.

Government Camp Trails        map Activities: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails Trails at the lower elevations (around Glacier View, Summit Trail west) are melting out fast. Expect open water and bare spots. Best options are on the higher elevation trails. Please pack out your garbage and clean up aftesr your dogs.  Dogs need to be on leashes in SnoParks.      Dogs Allowed  Area Government Camp Trails Last groomed: 1/26/10 Comments: Develop and maintain separate XC ski and snowshoe tracks.

Tea Cup Lake Nordic Center     map   Activities: Cross Country Skiing Trails groomed for skating and classic cross country skiing. Snowshoeing and dogs prohibited on groomed trails. $7 donation is recommended:  http://www.teacupnordic.org        Area Tea Cup Lake Nordic     Center Last Groomed:                  Sat 4/10/10 Comments  While grooming is over for the season, there is plenty of snow for XC skiing

Mt. Hood Meadows Nordic Center       Activities: Cross Country Skiing Trails groomed for skating and classic cross country skiing. Snowshoeing and dogs prohibited on groomed trails.  Closed for the season (as of 3/28/10) Trail Fees $10 http://www.skihood.com/The-Mountain/Nordic-Center

 

For other condition information follow this link to the Mount Hood National Forest Winter SnoPark information on their Website.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/recreation/winter/current-conditions.shtml

New signs are in place at most SnoParks reminding XC skiers and snowshoers to maintain separate tracks to provide a better experience for everyone. Please help by sharing this message.

Looking for a quiet, less crowded experience?

Consider a visit midweek (except for Christmas vacation) or in March and April. You’ll find ski shops open, popular trails uncrowded, minimal or no traffic jams and lots of choices for overnight accommodations.