Mount BachelorAbout Mount Bachelor
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -9° - 0° | -10° | 273 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -9° - 0° | -10° | 211 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -9° - -1° | -11° | 196 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -9° - 1° | -9° | 132 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -6° - 5° | -5° | 98 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -3° - 9° | -1° | 76 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 1° - 15° | 6° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 2° - 17° | 7° | 43 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 0° - 14° | 4° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -3° - 9° | -1° | 131 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -7° - 2° | -8° | 268 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -9° - 0° | -11° | 291 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
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.