# Teacup Lake Nordic Club Family Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Trails > Place to go for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Teacup Lake Nordic Club, OR-35, Mount Hood, OR 97041 - Ages: All ages (Children 17 and under ski free) - Price: Adult day trail pass $20 (suggested donation); free for youth 17 & under; Sno-Park permit required - Organizer: Teacup Lake Nordic Club - Official page: https://teacupnordic.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/teacup-lake-nordic-club-family-cross-country-ski-and-snowshoe-trails--listing-8abc702471e4225421174a0d ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Mt. 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