Dodge Ridge
Family-owned Stanislaus Forest mountain three hours from the Bay Area: a relaxed, reasonably priced classic.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
549m (1,801ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,530m (8,301ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,981m (6,499ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
838cm (330in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
67
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
12
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
850 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
40%
Best For
Location
Dodge Ridge sits in California's central Sierra Nevada, on the western slope above the town of Pinecrest. This is mid-mountain terrain in the Stanislaus National Forest, a maritime range that draws deep, moisture-heavy snow off the Pacific.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Sacramento (SMF), about 3 hours from the resort by road.
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