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Timberline Lodge

OR·April 15–17, 2026

22"
Snowfall
71
Score

Road Conditions

US-26

US-26 East from Portland — Government Camp / Timberline Road

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Route Options

Pre-researched routes from major origin cities. Drive times are airport → resort.

PDXPortland
1.5hdrive
60 mi
No flight needed

Primary airport. US-26 East through Sandy to Government Camp, then Timberline Road (6 miles up — steep, narrow, icy). Chain controls common on US-26. Timberline Road closes in extreme conditions. Storm conditions 2–3.5hrs.

Ground Transport

Shuttle Timberline Resort Shuttle~$0

Free shuttle from Government Camp to Timberline Dec–Apr with pass or lift ticket. Green Dream Bus ~$30 RT from Portland.

Transit Mt. Hood Express~$2

$2 one way / $5 day pass. Sandy Transit Center to Government Camp to Timberline Lodge. 7 daily runs + late-night winter run. Connect from Portland via MAX Blue Line.

Rental Car All major companies~$80

Standard PDX rental center. Timberline Road steep and icy — AWD/chains essential. Parking free. AWD/4WD recommended.

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Lodging

Slopeside

Timberline Lodge

THE iconic lodge. National Historic Landmark at 6,000 ft. WPA-era masterpiece. Ski-in/ski-out. Tough weekends, midweek available.

$150–$400/night

Book

Nearby Town

Government Camp Hotels (Huckleberry Inn, Best Western)

10 min below Timberline. Free resort shuttle connection.

$80–$180/night

Hood River Hotels

45 min drive. Charming town. Great restaurants and breweries.

$80–$200/night

Collins Lake Resort (Government Camp)

Condos in Government Camp.

$120–$250/night

Cost Estimate

Rough estimate for a 2-night trip. Drive-only route — no flight needed.

Flying from

Ground Transport

Lodging

Trip Length

Nights
2
Days skiing
2
🚗 No flight needed$0
🚗 Shuttle~$0
🏨 Lodging × 2 nights~$300
🎿 Lift tickets × 2 days~$398
Total (est.)~$698