Mount Bachelor
Mountain Dormant volcano and ski resort in Oregon
A volcanic peak west of Bend, Oregon, Mount Bachelor hosts a long-season ski area and trail network. Visitors come for downhill skiing, snowboarding, summer mountain biking and high-country hiking with views across the Cascade Range.
Mount Bachelor is a 2,763-metre volcanic peak in the Cascade Range of central Oregon, United States. It is widely used for alpine recreation and hosts a large ski area on its flanks.
The mountain’s developed ski area provides lift access to extensive winter skiing and snowboarding terrain, while summer visitors use forest roads and trails for hiking and mountain biking. From high slopes and the summit area there are panoramic views of nearby Cascade peaks on clear days.
Formed by volcanic activity in the Cascade arc, the peak and surrounding lava fields represent relatively recent volcanic construction in geological terms. Recreational development on the mountain expanded in the 20th century with establishment of the ski area.
Located in central Oregon, the mountain sits east of the Cascade crest near the city of Bend and is part of the region’s alpine and volcanic landscape.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is approximately 2,763 metres (9,068 feet).
- Ski area: Home to a major downhill ski area occupying its northwest slopes, with winter lift-served terrain and summer mountain recreation.
How to Get to Mount Bachelor #
Mount Bachelor is about 22 miles (35 km) west of Bend, Oregon. Drive west on US‑20/US‑126 to the Sunriver/Bachelor area; the resort is signed from Highway 97 via Century Drive and Brookswood Blvd. Regional transit and shuttle services run from Bend during the ski season.
Tips for Visiting Mount Bachelor #
- Midweek visits outside major holiday periods offer shorter lift lines for summer sightseeing and winter skiing.
- In summer the summit chairlift provides panoramic views and access to alpine trails without technical climbing.
- Check avalanche and lift status before heading into backcountry-Mount Bachelor's eastern terrain can be avalanche-prone after heavy snow.
Best Time to Visit Mount Bachelor #
Winter for skiing; summer for lift-accessed hiking and biking, with calm alpine weather most reliable in July-August.
Weather & Climate near Mount Bachelor #
Mount Bachelor's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -9°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1823 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Heavy rain (273 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Heavy rain (211 mm).
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Heavy rain (268 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (291 mm).
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