Meadows Creek Tie Trail is a short, easy ski route that runs between the Meadows Creek Trail and the Pocket Creek Trail. Ski all three together and you get a 4.8-mile loop, a good fit for skiers who would rather circle back than retrace their tracks.
To get there from Hood River, drive south on Highway 35 for roughly 32 miles and exit toward Bennett Pass Road, also known as Forest Service Road 3550. You will see the trailhead on your right.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 3 of 5
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Surface
- Snow
- Tread width
- 18-24 inches
- Ranger district
- Hood River
Line, length and trail class: U.S. Forest Service trail data. Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Difficulty is our estimate for hiking it out and back (once around for a loop), from distance and total climb. Lines can be off by a few hundred feet; carry a real map and check the official page for closures.
Getting there
From Hood River
- head south on Hwy 35 for ~32 miles.
- Take the exit toward Bennett Pass Rd./Forest Service Road 3550.
- The trailhead will be on your right.
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