Snowmobiling in Washington State

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Snowmobiling is one of the state's most popular winter activities. More than 3,000 miles of groomed trails are provided through the Winter Recreation Program, in cooperation with federal, county and local agencies, ski areas, snowmobile clubs and private landowners.

The Winter Recreation Program provides Sno-Parks, cleared parking areas for vehicles in close proximity to groomed and/or backcountry trails. There are two types of Sno-Parks, those for snowmobiles and those for non-motorized sports. A handful offer both types of activities.

Remember that Sno-Park plowing cannot be done without highway plowing. For this reason, under certain weather conditions, some Sno-Parks may not be cleared for vehicle parking until other areas have been cleared. Keep in mind it is against the law to park on highway interchanges.

All funds from snowmobile registrations and a percentage of the state gasoline tax are used solely for snowmobiling purposes, including:

Snow removal and sanitation in designated parking lots Trail grooming Enforcement Equipment purchases Safety education and training Trail signing and maps Program administration

For information on where to rent a snowmobile, call the Washington State Snowmobile Association at (800) 784-9772.