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The Pacific Crest Trail extends all the way to Canada and Mexico. Building the trail north of the pass required substantial blasting of the rock, creating the narrow Kendall Katwalk cut into the steep cliffs, about four miles down the trail (8 miles roundtrip, 2,600 feet elevation gain).
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Has the most beginner-friendly green runs.
Offers mostly expert-level black runs. The in-bounds area at Alpental contains a several-hundred foot tall cliff that's pretty great to ski off of, but check the landing for plenty of snow first, and do this only if you're an expert skier. Pay attention to, and believe the double black diamond signs. The Alpental out-of-bounds backcountry is impressive and readily accessible; make sure to obtain a Backcountry Pass from the Ski Patrol (at their Shack atop Chair 2) before exploring.
Has a large terrain park and a halfpipe.
1 mile roundtrip, 10 feet elevation gain. A loop around a calm pond with views deep into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
previously Iron Horse State Park, John Wayne Trail
Multi-use trail extending from North Bend to Idaho. This entrance is near a repurposed railroad tunnel that cuts under the pass. The 2.3-mile tunnel rarely climbs over 50°F (10°C), making it a welcome respite from summer heat. Bring a headlamp (or two, just in case), as the tunnel is completely unlit.