Mt. Bachelor Expands With New 70-Room Hotel and Outdoor Basecamp

The new Trailhead Lodge will serve as a year-round hub for outdoor recreation and community gathering.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:44pm

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A bold, geometric illustration in the Art Deco style, depicting the towering, streamlined architecture of the new Trailhead Lodge at Mt. Bachelor, with sweeping gradients and forced perspectives that capture the grand scale and romance of the new facility.The new Trailhead Lodge at Mt. Bachelor will serve as a year-round hub for outdoor recreation and community gathering in Bend, Oregon.Bend Today

Mt. Bachelor announced the opening of Trailhead Lodge, a new 70-room hotel and outdoor basecamp located in the former LOGE Bend property. The year-round facility is designed to serve as a hub for skiing, snowboarding, biking, and hiking, with amenities including a pool, hot tub, and various outdoor spaces.

Why it matters

The new Trailhead Lodge represents an expansion of Mt. Bachelor's presence in the Bend community, allowing the resort to offer more year-round experiences and strengthen its connection with local residents beyond just the ski season.

The details

Trailhead Lodge sits on 6.6 acres backing directly to the Deschutes National Forest, less than 10 minutes from downtown Bend and about 20 minutes from the Mt. Bachelor ski area. The property is designed with exterior-access rooms and includes pet-friendly accommodations. In addition to serving as a hotel, Trailhead Lodge will function as an event space and social destination, serving regional wine and local beer.

  • Reservations for Trailhead Lodge are scheduled to open in early summer 2026.
  • Mt. Bachelor officials stated that more details, including specific opening dates, will be shared in the coming months.

The players

John Merriman

The president and general manager of Mt. Bachelor.

Trailhead Lodge

A new 70-room hotel and outdoor basecamp located in the former LOGE Bend property, designed to serve as a hub for outdoor recreation and community gathering.

Mt. Bachelor

A ski resort located near Bend, Oregon, which is expanding its presence in the local community with the opening of Trailhead Lodge.

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What they’re saying

“Trailhead Lodge is a natural extension of the Mt. Bachelor experience. We're excited to create a space in Bend where our community can gather year-round – whether that's fueling up for a powder day, meeting friends for après, or relaxing after a summer ride or hike. This is about building connection beyond the mountain and giving our guests another way to experience everything that makes this place special.”

— John Merriman, President and General Manager, Mt. Bachelor

What’s next

Mt. Bachelor officials stated that more details, including specific opening dates and booking information for Trailhead Lodge, will be shared in the coming months.

The takeaway

The new Trailhead Lodge at Mt. Bachelor represents an effort by the resort to expand its reach and deepen its connection with the Bend community, providing a year-round hub for outdoor recreation, events, and social gathering.