Badger Pass Ski Area
North American Cordillera › Pacific Coast Ranges › Sierra Nevada
About Badger Pass Ski Area
A nostalgic, family-oriented gateway within Yosemite, known for its gentle slopes and historic status as California’s oldest ski run.
Highlights
- National Park access
- Sun-drenched beginner terrain
- Historic lodge vibes
- Cross-country wilderness trails
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2203m
- Top lift: 2376m
- Ski pistes: 5.9km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 9
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Badger Pass Ski Area
- Today: 9 to 19 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4933 m (4780 to 5120 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 9 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 11 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 11 / 24 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 12 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 13 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 12 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 12 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 12 / 26 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 12 / 25 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 11 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Badger Pass Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Badger Pass Ski Area (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around Badger Pass Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Pohono Trail
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Rockslides Trail
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Yosemite Valley Loop Trail
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Sentinel Dome Trail
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Old Big Oak Flat Road Trail
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El Capitan Trail
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Alder Creek Trail
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Four Mile Trail
Four Mile Trail is a moderate to strenuous trail leading from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. The trail begins at the valley floor west of the Swinging Bridge recreation area, and climbs the south side 4.8 miles (7.7 km) up to Glacier Point, an elevation change of 3,200 feet (1,000 m).
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Tamarack Flat Trail
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Panorama Trail
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Chilnualna Falls Trail
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Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
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Upper Yosemite Fall Trail
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Old Glacier Point Road
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Chinquapin Trail
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McGurk Meadow Trail
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Deer Camp Road
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Valley Loop Trail
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Valley Loop Trail
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South Fork Merced Trail
Getting to Badger Pass Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 98 km away, about 2h16 by road
Where to stay in Badger Pass Ski Area
134 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-18, from 427 EUR per night, median 436 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Badger Pass Ski Area page.