Dodge Ridge Ski Area
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About Dodge Ridge Ski Area
A throwback Sierra escape known for its laid-back California vibe and accessible terrain away from Tahoe's crowds.
Highlights
- Classic family atmosphere
- Old-school mountain charm
- Ponderosa pine trails
- Unpretentious local culture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2003m
- Top lift: 2482m
- Ski pistes: 31.1km
- Ski lifts: 11
- Lakes nearby: 30
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Dodge Ridge Ski Area
- Today: 11 to 21 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4921 m (4720 to 5090 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mer. 30 sept. | 11 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| jeu. 1 oct. | 13 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 12 / 24 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| sam. 3 oct. | 12 / 24 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| dim. 4 oct. | 11 / 23 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| lun. 5 oct. | 11 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| mar. 6 oct. | 12 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| mer. 7 oct. | 13 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| jeu. 8 oct. | 13 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| ven. 9 oct. | 12 / 23 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
Things to do in Dodge Ridge Ski Area
Hikes nearby — Dodge Ridge Ski Area (15)
15 curated hiking trails around Dodge Ridge Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Aspen Meadow Trail
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Cleo's Bath Trail
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Pinecrest Lake Trail
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Pinecrest Lake Trail
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Crabtree Trail
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Lake Valley Trail
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Bear Lake Trail
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Gianelli Trail
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Chewing Gum Lake Trail
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Crabtree Trail
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Bell Meadow Trail
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Herring Creek Trail
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Upper Relief Trail
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Burst Rock Trail
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Eagle Creek Trail
Getting to Dodge Ridge Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 155 km away, about 4h06 by road
Where to stay in Dodge Ridge Ski Area
9 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 345 EUR per night, median 345 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Dodge Ridge Ski Area page.