Information on Dodge Ridge:
Dodge Ridge Ski Area is the closest snow to home from the Central Valley and most Bay Area communities -- less than three hours in most cases, with no mountain passes to cross. Decades after Earl Purdy's dream of a ski resort was born, Dodge Ridge offers sixty trails spread over 815 acres and accessed by twelve lifts. Several mid-mountain and base area eateries welcome up to six thousand visitors weekend days. The mountain is accessible to all, encouraging the novice and filling the needs of families. Getting to Dodge Ridge is easy. Take 580 East to the 205 East past I-5 and 99. At Manteca take 120 east toward Sonora. Stay on the 120/108 through Escalon to Oakdale. At Oakdale turn left on 108 East to Sonora. Stay on 108 east through Sonora to Pinecrest (30 miles). Turn right on Dodge Ridge Road. Enjoy.
Dodge Ridge Lift closing and opening times:
Weekdays: 9am - 4pm Weekends & Holidays: 8:30am - 4pm Half Day: 12:30 pm
Length of Season:
Dec-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
3 Surface Lifts;5 Double Chairs;2 Triple Chairs;1 Quad Chair
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 59
Breakdown of difficulty: Easiest : 20%;More Difficult : 40%;Most Difficult : 20%;Experts Only : 20%
Elevation at base 6600 feet and elevation at summit is 8200 feet.
Skiing Options at Dodge Ridge:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Snowshoe trails: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Dodge Ridge:
From the Bay Area: Take Interstate 580 east to Manteca. Take Highway 99 south to Modesto. From Modesto, head east on Highway 108 to Dodge Ridge, Distance is approximately 176 miles
Alternate route to Dodge Ridge:
Contact Information:
209 965-3474
209 965-4444
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