Trail

Snowbunny Trail

A winter ski and snowshoe route in the Government Camp trail system, starting at Snow Bunny Sno-Park off US Highway 26.

Representative photo, not this exact spot. Photo: Josh Hild via Pexels ยท Pexels License

Snow Bunny Sno-Park is the jumping-off point for Snowbunny Trail, which belongs to the Government Camp trail system. From there it runs to a point the Forest Service calls Top of Hill in Plantation.

Once snow arrives, it becomes a route for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and its start at the Sno-Park makes it a natural first leg for exploring more of the network. To get there from Sandy, drive east on US Highway 26 to a spot about 2.5 miles beyond the Timberline Road junction.

Trail map & elevation

Length1.8 mi one way
Climb493 ft up, 74 ft down
Elevation3,830 to 4,258 ft
DifficultyModerate
3,8004,0504,3000 mi1.8 mi
Elevation (ft) along the trail
Trail class
Class 3 of 5
Typical grade
10-12%
Surface
Snow
Tread width
<12 inches
Ranger district
Zigzag

Connects to: White Away Trail, Yellowjacket Trail

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 Sandy, OR

  1. travel East on US Highway 26 to just 2.5 miles east of Timberline Road.

From the Forest Service

Passes and permits

Oregon Sno-Park permit is required from November 1 through April 30 at most Mt. Hood Sno-Parks.

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)

Details from the official Forest Service page, a public-domain U.S. government source.

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Last checked November 4, 2026