Teacup Lake Nordic Club Family Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Trails

About this adventure

Nestled in the Mt. Hood National Forest off Highway 35 near Hood River Meadows, Teacup Lake Nordic Club is an all-volunteer community cross-country ski haven. Maintaining over 24 kilometers of impeccably groomed classic and skate ski tracks, Teacup offers family-friendly loop trails that wind through towering snow-draped hemlock and Douglas fir forests. Beginner loops like the 1.5-kilometer Lake Loop offer gentle, flat terrain with minimal elevation change, making them perfect for children learning to glide on Nordic skis. A welcoming day cabin provides a wood-burning stove where families can shed damp mittens, warm chilled toes, and enjoy sack lunches with hot tea. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Ski pulks (sleds designed for pulling toddlers on Nordic trails) are welcomed; groomed trails are reserved for skis and snowshoes (no wheeled strollers). • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated Ray Greeley day cabin with wood stove, wooden benches, and rustic charm; vault toilets available at the trailhead parking area. • Age Suitability: Ages 3 and up for cross-country skiing; younger infants can ride comfortably in ski pulk child carriers. • Sensory Tips: Exceptionally peaceful, quiet winter forest atmosphere; the rhythmic swish of skis on packed snow provides a serene sensory outing.