Snow Bunny is a family sledding and tubing area in the Zigzag Ranger District, run by Timberline Summit Pass and sitting at about 3,850 feet. From Sandy, it’s right off US Highway 26, roughly 2.5 miles past Timberline Road. The gentler, shorter hills are near the parking lot, and the bigger, steeper ones are toward the back.
Bring your own sleds, tubes or toboggans, since nothing is rented on site. You can also set out on snowshoes or cross-country skis from here. Carry traction tires or chains in winter weather, and have another spot in mind in case the lot is full. Restrooms aren’t always available, and there’s no drinking water.
Getting there
From Hood River, OR
- travel south on US Highway 35 for 38 miles, merge onto US Highway 26 W and the sno-park will be on your right.
From Sandy, OR
- travel east on US Highway 26 to just 2.5 miles east of Timberline Road.
- Visitors should be aware of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) chain/traction laws.
- Check out more ODOT winter travel tips here.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
Sledding inherently comes with safety risks. Please take care and assess conditions before recreating.
Visitors should use traction tires/chains during winter weather. Check road conditions at TripCheck.
Visitors risk getting their vehicles ticketed or towed if illegally blocking the roadway or other vehicles. Make sure you have a back-up plan if the parking lot is full.
Our field rangers publish a regular snow conditions report during the winter.
Rules and restrictions
Dumping sleds is prohibited! Pack out everything you packed in when you leave the Forest. Trash cans are for small items, not for broken sleds. Learn more about leave no trace principles during the winter.
Parking on the highway is illegal and dangerous. You may be cited by law enforcement. Have a back-up plan if the lot is full.
All fees
Day Use:
Oregon State Sno-Park Permit required November 01 - April 30:
$4 per vehicle per day
$9 per three day (consecutive)
$25 per annual
Passes and permits
Oregon Sno-Park permit is required in designated sno-parks from November 1 through April 30. Permits are sold online and at various local vendors like winter resorts, sporting goods stores, and other retail outlets.
Ranger office
Zigzag Ranger District
Address: 70220 E Highway 26 Zigzag, OR 97049
Phone: 503-622-3191
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)