TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS

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EVERGREEN TRAIL

4.43 Miles One-Way | 8.86 Miles Roundtrip | 1,359’ Elevation Gain | Easier 

Start Point: West Village Base Area 

Evergreen is an easy, multi-use trail running about 4.5 miles from West Village to Pine Marten Lodge. It features gentle grades and wide paths, perfect for hikers and downhill bikers - no uphill biking allowed. Scenic views and smooth terrain make it great for families and casual riders. A Bike Park Ticket is required to ride downhill. Hikers may enjoy the trail for free, or take a Scenic Chairlift Ride up for a more mellow downhill hike. Outplay 365, Full Season, and Midweek Passholders receive unlimited scenic lift rides as part of their perks.

SUMMIT CROSSOVER

1.96 Miles One-Way | 3.92 Miles Roundtrip | 475’ Elevation Lost | Easier 

Start Point: Pine Marten Lodge 

The Summit Crossover Trail begins at Pine Marten Lodge and heads east, gradually descending across the upper mountain to connect key hiking routes on Mt. Bachelor’s east side.  The trail ends at a major junction, where hikers can continue uphill on Summit East, descend via Fly Creek, or explore the Sunrise area. This is a great connector trail for linking routes while still taking in high-elevation scenery.

ROPE TOW

0.37 Miles One-Way | 0.74 Miles Roundtrip | 469’ Elevation Gain | More Difficult 

Start Point: Pine Marten Lodge

Rope Tow is a short but steep climb beginning just east of  Pine Marten Lodge, serving as the primary connector to the West Ridge Trail. Gaining 469 feet over just 0.37 miles, this route comes with an average grade of nearly 24%, making it a quick but steep ascent. The trail climbs through rocky, open alpine terrain, offering increasingly expansive views as you gain elevation. It ends at the base of West Ridge, where hikers can continue on to reach the true summit of Mt. Bachelor. This trail is ideal for those looking to access higher elevations quickly or link to a longer summit route.

WEST RIDGE TRAIL TO SUMMIT

1.19 Miles One-Way | 2.38 Miles Roundtrip | 854’ Elevation Gain | Most Difficult 

Start Point: Top of Rope Tow Trail.  

West Ridge is an alpine route beginning at the top of  Rope Tow, climbing steadily to the true summit of Mt. Bachelor. Spanning 1.19 miles with 854 feet of elevation gain, this trail traverses exposed lava rock and rugged volcanic terrain, making it best suited for hikers prepared for a more technical ascent. Once you reach the summit, you’ll be rewarded with sweeping 360-degree views of the Central Oregon Cascades, high desert, and beyond.  

SUMMIT EAST

2.10 Miles One-Way | 4.20 Miles Roundtrip | 1985’ Elevation Gain | Most Difficult

Start Point: Top of Sunrise Chair

Summit East is a more direct and strenuous hiking route beginning at the top of Sunrise Express and leading to the summit. This high-alpine trail climbs steadily across exposed volcanic terrain, offering a challenging ascent for hikers looking for a more intense uphill experience. Along the way, the route opens to stunning views of the Central Oregon Cascades with beautiful scenery and a true summit finish. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking a steep, scenic, and high-elevation adventure.

NORTHWEST CROSSOVER

0.65 Miles One-Way | 1.3 Miles Roundtrip | 289’ Elevation Gain | More Difficult

Start Point: Near the top of Outback Express

Northwest Crossover is a short but rewarding alpine hike beginning at the Pine Marten Lodge. From the lodge, head west toward the top of the Outback Express, following a well-defined path that gently climbs along the mountain’s upper slopes. The trail gradually gains elevation as it approaches the top of Northwest Express, where you'll be met with panoramic views of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and the Cascade Lakes region.

FLY CREEK TRAIL

1.80 Miles One-Way | 3.60 Miles Roundtrip | 710’ Elevation Gain | More Difficult

Start Point: Bottom of Little Pine

Fly Creek offers a picturesque route from the West Village Base Area up to the Summit Crossover. This trail begins near the bottom of the Little Pine chairlift, with directional signage starting near the top of the cement walkway outside West Village Lodge. Marked by yellow “Uphill Route” signs, the trail winds through a dense hemlock forest, steadily climbing as it wraps around Skyliner and Sunrise lifts. It eventually reaches Summit Crossover, just above the top of the Sunrise Express.

SUMMIT LOOKOUT LOOP

0.06 Miles One-Way | 0.12 Miles Roundtrip | 15’ Elevation Gain | Most Difficult

Start Point: Top of the West Ridge Trail

A short 0.12-mile loop at the top of the West Ridge Trail, Summit Lookout Loop offers easy access to panoramic views just below the summit. This trail provides 360-degree vistas of the surrounding Cascades.