Snowmobiling Oregon
5 places to get your vroom on this winter
By Mariah Wilson
Oregon is the perfect winter playground for snowmobile enthusiasts with its vast network of over 6,000 miles of snowmobile trails that traverse the state from the northeastern corner to the Cascade Range. Blazing through miles of pristine wilderness on the saddle of a snow machine can be a tranquil and adrenaline-infused escapade, but with thousands of miles of breathtaking backcountry to explore, picking the perfect fast-paced adventure can be a difficult task. To assist in your snowy sled pursuits, here are five places in Oregon to get your vroom on this winter.
Mt. Hood:
Mt. Hood, Oregon’s highest peak, is a virtually endless playground for snowmobilers of all abilities. The Mt. Hood National Forest offers nearly 800 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails through beautiful alpine scenery with some of the most stunning views and vistas in the Northwest. The area also boasts a number of sno-parks that provide access to miles of closed forest roads and groomed trails, making Mt. Hood a winter haven for snow machine enthusiasts.
Elk Lake:
Elk Lake is one of the most popular snowmobiling destinations in Central Oregon. Inaccessible by car in the wintertime, this remote lake is surrounded by hundreds of miles of trails that travel through snow-covered pine…show more content… With snowfall in excess of 400 inches a season, the Wallowas offer some of the best snow and terrain in the state for snowmobiling. The terrain ranges from tree-covered slopes to alpine meadows, ridges and peaks with picturesque mountain views. The Wallowas feature nearly 500 miles of groomed trails that travel through quiet forests and provide you the opportunity to explore areas of the wilderness that most people will never get a chance to
