2.2 miles
Distance
-1,486 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

Alpine Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Downhill Ski
  • Riding Area
    Government Camp
    , Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #326 in Skiing
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Skiing

The Alpine Trail ascends from the Summit Ski area up to the bottom of the Stormin' Norman ski lift at Timberline Ski Area. It has historically been used by employees at the ski area to get down to their residences in Government Camp as well as folks who hitchhike up to the Timberline ski area. It is mostly moderate terrain with low avalanche potential and some steep sections. It's not recommended for snowboards when the snow is wet and heavy. This can be combined with the Glad Trail to build a loop if desired or skied as an out and back. This is a great beginner backcountry trail or just somewhere to come bang out a couple of backcountry laps while you break in your new skins. If you're really ambitious, you can continue past Stormin Norman all the way to the top of Palmer. It is open as a hiking route during the Summer.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Alpine Trail backcountry ski trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,485 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,971 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,459 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,973 ft
  • Grade
    -12.9%
  • Grade max
    -48.9%
  • Grade min
    4.2%
  • Distance climb
    98 ft
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    236 ft
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