Max slope angle
15-30 Degrees
Vertical descent
700.00 ft (213.36 m)
Distance
15.50 mi (24.94 km)
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Kwohl Butte is one of the many cinder cones that lie south of Mount Bachelor. The easiest way to access it is by snowmobile, but many people use cross-country ski trails out of the Edison Sno-Park or ski in from Mount Bachelor when the resort allows access (check with ski patrol before taking this route). Kwohl Butte offers both great skiing and amazing views!

The skiing can be enjoyed inside the cone for shorter lines, or you can hit all 360 degrees of the outer cone. Typically, the eastern flank holds the most sought after skiing and snowboarding. Here one can enjoy over 700 feet of constant downhill. If you are skiing the long distance to Kwohl Butte from Edison Sno-Park, you may want to consider using the nearby shelter for a simple warming or even a place to spend the night. You can pick up a map of this trail system while at Edison Sno-Park. Even though this is a developed trail system, navigation in inclement weather can be challenging. Be sure to have a map and compass and know how to use them.

Logistics + Planning

Parking Pass

Sno-Park Parking Permit (required in OR + WA 11.01 thru 04.30)

Pros

Fantastic views. Close drive from Bend. Open slopes with consistent gradient. Nearby shelter for warming and camping.

Cons

Heavy snowmobile traffic. Long trail approach if not using a snowmobile. Can receive skier traffic from Mount Bachelor if the summit lift is open.

Features

Warming hut

Location

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