Timberline's Summit Pass (formerly known as Summit Ski Area) is officially part of the Timberline ski area as of October 1, 2021, increasing Timberline's vertical terrain to 4,540 feet, the longest in the United States.
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• The Alpine Trail and West Leg Road are part of the Timberline Ski Area. These trails are not lift serviced. A lift ticket or season pass is required for access except for users passing through once.
• Please be aware there may be uphill traffic on these trails. Uphill travelers are permitted one downhill trip per day without a lift ticket or season pass. Lapping is prohibited under our rules of use agreement with the USFS.
• To access the 4,540' vertical in its entirety, skiers and snowboarders with a lift ticket or season pass can take the Timberline Resort Shuttle from Summit Pass in Government Camp up to Timberline. At Timberline, catch the Magic Mile Chair Lift up to the Palmer Snowcat access point to be taken to the top of Palmer. Enjoy the ride down to the Alpine Trail or West Leg Road, which ends at the bottom of Summit Pass. Shuttle capacity and availability varies and is not guaranteed.
• 10am - 2pm is the best time to ski or ride the Alpine Trail and West Leg Road in order to reach the shuttle at Summit in a timely fashion.
• This part of the ski area is patrolled when open.
• The Alpine Trail and West Leg Road may be groomed when possible. Snowboarders and skiers should be prepared to encounter grooming equipment, snowmobiles, and unmarked obstacles.
