Best Outdoor Winter Activities Near Mt. Bachelor Village Resort by Meredith Lodging
Best Outdoor Winter Activities Near Mt. Bachelor Village Resort in Bend
It is no surprise locals and visitors alike head to Central Oregon for winter fun! There is something for everyone from world-class skiing, sledding, and tubing, snowshoeing, ice skating, to scenic hiking and mountain biking trails. Book your family winter getaway? Mt Bachelor Village Resort by Meredith Lodging has an impressive collection of Central Oregon vacation rentals to suit every group and budget. From cozy cabins to golf course estates.
However you like to stay and play in the snow, here is a guide to some of the best outdoor winter activities in Central Oregon:
Skiing.
Experience world-class skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and much more at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon’s premier ski resort. Hoodoo Ski area also offers more than 800 skiable acres, as well as Central Oregon’s only night skiing.
Sledding.
Wanoga Snow Play Area Sno-Park is the perfect spot for the whole family – pups included – to slide into a fun filled day of sledding and tubing! Pack a thermos of hot chocolate to enjoy while you warm up in their large warming hut.
Hiking.
Smith Rock State Park – Enjoy scenic views of snow-covered canyons, miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, and sightings of local wildlife (golden eagles, deer, river otter and beaver, and falcons) in this stunning state park. Leashed dogs allowed.
Explore local hot springs.
Paulina Lake Hot Springs – Come explore these hidden hot springs dotted along the shores of Paulina Lake Beach. In order to reach the hot springs, you will need to hike along the shore for 1.25 miles. The hike is flat and appropriate for all fitness levels and offers stunning views along the way.
Spelunking.
Tucked away in the high desert of Central Oregon hides hundreds of lava tubes formed from Oregon’s volcanic past. Sawyer Cave is a hidden gem. If you choose to visit, you will likely have the cave to yourself. We recommend parking at the Little Nash Sno-Park, following the edge of the forest to get to the cave.