Trails: Willamette Pass Ski Area grooms 20 km (12 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing in the Willamette National Forest. The resort is open weekends and holidays only. There are also several backcountry trails accessed from Gold Lake Sno-Park. Six trails are rated More Difficult to Most Difficult. One trail follows the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail for a few miles before looping back. Backcountry tails are patrolled by Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol. Trail fee: Groomed trails XC Ski pass $12/day (winter 2009-10), Sno-Park Permit Tel: Ski center 541-345-7669 Snow report: Alpine ski conditions are posted on the center's website. Nearest town: Crescent Lake, OR Web site:Willamette Pass Ski Area | Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol | Willamette National Forest Trail map: Available at the center Equipment rentals: Yes Ski lessons: XC ski Lessons are available Other activities: Alpine skiing, snow tubing, snowshoeing Facilities: Day lodge, restaurant, bar, seven three-sided shelters Lodging on site: None Lodging nearby: Oakridge has a few accommodations. Tourism info:Oakridge Chamber Weather forecast:Crescent Lake | Lane County Tourism Location of trails: Williamette Pass Ski Area is a few miles northwest of Crescent Lake on Highway 58, and 70 miles southeast of Eugene, Oregon. Bus service runs between Eugene and the ski center. Gold Lake Sno-Park is 1/2 mile west of Willamette Pass on Forest Road 5899. Map of local region:Williamette Pass Ski Area
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