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Winter Recreation Area: Willamette Pass (Hwy 58)
When you’re tired of the rain, grab your thermos, cross-country skis, snowshoes or sleds and head up into the hills! Winter recreation opportunities in the Willamette Pass area include a system of backcountry trails and winter shelters.
Skiing/Snowboarding
Willamette Pass Ski Area is located 66 miles from Eugene, Oregon and offers a wide variety of activities the whole family will enjoy including downhill skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic trails.
Sno-Parks: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling
You can snowshoe, cross-country ski, and snowmobile from several sno-park locations in this winter recreation area. Popular sno-parks include Waldo Lake Sno-Park (cross country skiing and snowmobiling), Salt Creek Sno-Park (cross country skiing), and Gold Lake Sno-Park (cross country skiing).
More Information
A detailed map of the area is available for purchase from any of our offices or from our Maps & Publications section.
If you're looking for more information contact or visit one of our ranger stations to find maps, guidebooks and staff available to supply information of area recreation, road conditions and more.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | ODOT Road Camera US58 at Willamette Pass (looking east and west) National Weather Service Current Conditions and Forecast ODOT Sno-Park Information |
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| Permit Info: | You must have a valid Sno-Park permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle if you park in designated winter recreation parking areas (Sno-Parks) between November 1 and April 30. Sno-park permits are sold at all DMV offices and by permit agents in resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets. |
| Closest Towns: | Oakridge, OR Westfir, OR |
General Information
General Notes:Willamette Pass Sno-Parks
Parking:
You must have a valid Sno-Park permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle if you park in designated winter recreation parking areas (Sno-Parks) between November 1 and April 30. Sno-park permits are sold at all DMV offices and by permit agents in resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets.
Activities
Sledding/Tubing
Areas for Sledding/Tubing at Winter Recreation Area: Willamette Pass (Hwy 58)
Skiing/Snowboarding
Areas for Skiing/Snowboarding at Winter Recreation Area: Willamette Pass (Hwy 58)
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Winter Recreation Area: Willamette Pass (Hwy 58)
- Gold Lake Sno-Park
- Bechtel Snow Trail System
- CJ Way Snow Trail
- Gold Lake Road Snow Trail
- Maiden Lake Snow Trail
- Maiden Peak Loop Snow Trail
- Marilyn Lakes Loop Snow Trail
- Midnight Lake Snow Trail
- Pacific Crest Snow Trail Loop ~ North Side Hwy 58
- Pacific Crest Snow Trail ~ Hwy 58 - Pengra Pass
- Pengra Pass Loops Snow Trail
- Rosary Lakes Snow Trail
- South Waldo Shelter
- Taits Snow Trail
- Westview Snow Trail System
- Willamette Pass Tie-In Snow Trail
- Salt Creek Sno-Park
- Birthday Lakes Trail (Snow Trail)
- Fuji Creek Road/ Fuji Shelter
- Salt Creek Falls Snow Trail/ Diamond Ck Falls Loop
- Waldo Lake Sno-Park
- South Waldo/ Fuji Mountain Snow Trail
- The Twins Snow Trail
- Willamette Pass Ski Area
- XC Ski Trail at Willamette Pass Ski Area
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Winter Recreation Area: Willamette Pass (Hwy 58)
Highlights
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