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Just in time for summer, Mt. Bachelor will be revitalizing Entrada Lodge, the Century Drive motel previously known as LOGE Entrada. Newly branded as The Trailhead Lodge, Mt. Bachelor has announced that bookings will be available for the upcoming summer of 2026.
The property had previously been rented by LOGE Camps, a Washington-based hotel chain. However, they were effectively evicted from the property back in February, due to months of back rent. Brett Evert, the president and majority owner of Entrada Lodge Inc., along with John Merriman, the ski operator’s president, hashed out the deal in the months since LOGE’s February 11 departure.
When LOGE Camps moved into the property in summer 2018, Evert’s company had granted them an initial three-year lease and later offered a longer lease for five years. In the summer of 2025, the Washington company began missing rent payments, citing company-wide cash flows, as reported by The Source in February.
The lodge sits on 6.6 acres adjacent to the Deschutes National Forest, offering direct access to outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking and paddling. It is less than 10 minutes from downtown Bend and about a 20-minute drive to Mt. Bachelor
“This venture for Mt. Bachelor allows us to continue to grow and extend the Mt. Bachelor experience beyond our mountain,” said Erin Bohon, director of resort services and lodging for Mt. Bachelor. Mt. Bachelor is leasing the property under a long-term agreement with the landowner, though financial terms were not disclosed. The land is held by Entrada Lodge Inc., according to county records.
The move marks Mt. Bachelor’s first entry into lodging operations, representing a new business venture for the ski area as it expands beyond its traditional mountain-based offerings.
“Trailhead Lodge is a natural extension of the Mt. Bachelor experience,” said John Merriman, president and general manager of Mt. Bachelor. “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.”
Trailhead Lodge is designed with simplicity, flexibility and outdoor access in mind. The property features exterior-access rooms, pet-friendly accommodations and practical amenities tailored to active travelers. Guests can enjoy a hot tub and pool, expansive outdoor areas and spaces intentionally designed to transition seamlessly from morning coffee to evening gatherings.
In addition to lodging, Trailhead Lodge will serve as a vibrant outdoor event space and après destination for both visitors and locals. The property will feature local beer on tap, regional wine offerings and welcoming gathering spaces — creating a social hub for skiers, riders, bikers and hikers in every season.
