Hiking

Mt. Ashland Ski Area is a part of a system of hundreds of miles of trails that stem the Rogue Valley and beyond. Hikers can enjoy multiple trails directly from the Karen & Sid DeBoer Lodge with our Summit or Nature Trails or kickstart their adventure from the parking lot and hike out towards the backside or towards Bull Gap. And the Pacific Crest Trail is just a mile away! Summertime calls for hours of exploration on the Siskiyou Summit and there’s nothing quite like fresh alpine air, wildflowers and breathtaking views

Beginning and ending at the Mt. Ashland lodge, the Nature Trail offers an opportunity to experience our alpine trees, flowers, and birds without very much elevation change.  This is an outstanding stroll with a “secret” viewpoint of Pilot Rock.

The Summit Trail is a scenic 1.8-mile out-and-back hike that begins at the Mt. Ashland parking lot and ascends to the summit of Mt. Ashland—the highest peak in the Siskiyou Range. This challenging trail gains 815 feet in elevation and features sections of loose gravel, but the reward is well worth the effort. From the top, you’ll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. McLoughlin, Pelican Butte, Pilot Rock, Mt. Shasta, the Red Buttes, and the distant Trinity Alps.

Seasonal wildflowers line the trail, with vibrant displays that include the rare Mt. Ashland Lupine and Henderson’s Horkelia, both endemic to the area.

For a slightly longer and more varied route (3.9 miles round trip), you can descend by taking the road down the south bowls on the “backside”.

Located less than 1 mile from the Mt. Ashland lodge, the Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most famous trails in the world.  Venture south to explore chest-high wildflowers, an Aspen Grove, and expansive views of Mt. Shasta. Or, take the northerly route into dense evergreen forest.

Descending directly from the Mt. Ashland Karen & Sid DeBoer Lodge lodge, this trail is our link to the extensive Ashland watershed system.  It is a little over 2 miles down to Bull Gap, on an old forest road.  From here, continue on the Bull Gap Trail as singletrack, descend on a gentle old forest road, or loop back to the lodge via forest road to the PCT.  This trail is also the access to the lodge for runners coming from Ashland and events like the Mt. Ashland Hill Climb.