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Washington State non-motorized Sno-Parks

Region: Blewett/I-90 Area

Mt. Baker/Methow Area Leavenworth/Chelan Area Blewett/I-90 Area

Greenwater/Yakima Area South Cascades Area Inland NE/SE Area

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Blewett Pass

Cle Elum Ranger District
(509) 852-1100
Emergency Contact Info:


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Directions: 25 miles south of Leavenworth. Highway 97 to top of Blewett Pass
Elevation: 4,100 ft
30 spaces.

Backcountry experience with 92 kilometers of marked trails
Shared with snowmobile users, sanitary facilities, scenic view point

Special Events:
Sno-Park is open to all visitors during special events. Arrive early to secure a parking space. When parking lot is full, please proceed to the next Sno-Park.

Sno-Park Permit required during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Cabin Creek

Cle Elum Ranger District
(509) 852-1100
Emergency Contact Info:
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office
(509) 925-8534


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Directions: 10 miles east of Snoqualmie Summit, I-90, exit 63
Elevation: 2,462 ft
200 spaces.

Trails: 1.) Cabin Creek Core     
Tracks, skate lane 16 km
Sanitary facilities, scenic view point, shelter

Permits: Sno-Park Permit, Special Groomed Trails Permit sticker (required with Seasonal Permit--see permit information)

Sno-Park Permit required during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Washington State Department of Transportation
Road conditions--www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes
Weather forecasts--www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/forecast

Snow pack and avalanche safety
Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center--nwac.us

More info: www.kongsbergers.org

Sno-Park is open to all visitors during special events. Arrive early to secure a parking space. When parking lot is full, please proceed to the next Sno-Park.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

**The section of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail east of USFS Rd 5400 to Easton is shared use (snowmobile, x-country ski, snowshoe & dog sled). Snowmobiler's need to use caution!

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Gold Creek

Cle Elum Ranger District
(509) 852-1100
Emergency Contact Info:


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Directions: 1 mile north of the freeway. I-90 Exit 54 to frontage road
Elevation: 2,560 ft
200 spaces.

Shared with snowmobile users, snowshoeing, limited snow play

Sno-Park Permit required on all vehicles during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

Sno-Park traffic can become very conjested during peak times, please be patient. Vehicles blocking the interchange will be ticketed and towed.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

This is an ungroomed Sno-Park.

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Kachess

Cle Elum Ranger District
(509) 852-1100
Emergency Contact Info:


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Directions: 4 miles north of I-90 Exit 62 on Kachess Lake Road
Elevation 2,340 ft
100 spaces.

Backcountry experience
Shared with snowmobile users, sanitary facilities at Kachess Campground

Sno-Park Permit required during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

This is an ungroomed sno-park.

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Pipe Creek

Cle Elum Ranger District
(509) 852-1100
Emergency Contact Info:


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Directions: 29 miles east of Cle Elum via Highway 97
Elevation: 3,600 ft
20 spaces.

Backcountry experience with 92 kilometers of marked trails
Scenic view points, sanitary facilities at Discovery Trail

Sno-Park Permit required during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.ontact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

This is an ungroomed Sno-Park.

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Salmon La Sac

Cle Elum Ranger District
(509) 852-1100
Emergency Contact Info:


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Directions: North of Roslyn. I-90 Exit 80 to State Route 903 north for 16 miles. Parking off USFS Road 4315
Elevation: 2,360 ft
100 spaces.

Tracks, skate lane 6 kilometers
Shared with snowmobile users, scenic view points, sanitary facilities

Sno-Park Permit required during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

Trails will be groomed every Monday and Thursday, except major holidays.
Groomer: Cle Elum Ranger District-US Forest Service

**For additional information, visit: www.snowrec.org You can also follow Salmon La Sac on Twitter: https://twitter.com/xcsalmonlasac#

REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9:00 a.m, noon, 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reports are posted at 8:00am and 10:00am on Saturdays. No updates on Sundays or holidays.

Schedule is subject to change.

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Swauk Campground

Cle Elum Ranger District
(509) 852-1100
Emergency Contact Info:


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Directions: 27 miles east of Cle Elum via Highway 97
Elevation: 3,120 ft
25 spaces.

Backcountry experience with 92 kilometers of marked trails
Scenic view points

Sno-Park Permit required during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

This is an ungroomed Sno-Park.

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Crystal Springs

Lake Easton State Park
(509) 656-2230
Emergency Contact Info:


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Directions: 8 miles east of Snoqualmie Summit. I-90 Exit 62 then 1 mile south on USFS Road 54
Elevation: 2,400 ft
100 spaces.

Trails: 1.) Erling Stordahl Trails     
For buses and groups of 20 or more people, a Special Recreational Permit is required. Please contact Lake Easton State Park at (509) 656-2586. At least a two week notice is preferred.

Tracks, skate lane 20 kilometers
Lake Easton snowshoe trail 1 kilometer; dog-friendly trails
Shared with snowmobile users, sanitary facilities, shelter

Permits: Sno-Park Permit, Special Groomed Trails Permit sticker (required with a Seasonal Sno-Park Permit or snowmobile Sno-Park Permit when engaging in a non-motorized sport--see permit information)

Sno-Park Permit required during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

*NOTICE: The dog sled parking area has new rock placed on it be DOT.

Special Events:
Sno-Park is open to all visitors during special events. Arrive early to secure a parking space. When parking lot is full, please proceed to the next Sno-Park.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

**The section of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail east of USFS Rd 5400 to Easton is shared use (snowmobile, x-country ski, snowshoe and dog sled). Snowmobiler's need to use caution!

**USFS 5400 out of Crystal Springs may be plowed to facilitate local fire district responding to a call. Road will not be plowed on a regular basis. Proceed with cautuion. Plowed roads will be groomed on the next scheduled grooming.

Crystal Springs closed on April 1st, see you next season.

Crystal Springs I-90 will be groomed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

<2012-2013 GROOMING SCHEDULE:
Feb: 1,3, 8, 10, 15, 17, and 22
Mar: 1, 3. 8 and 10

ERLING STORDAHL

Erling Stordahl is groomed SATURDAY, SUNDAY.

**For additional information, visit: www.snowrec.org
You can also follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/xcerlingstord

Groomer: R & R Grooming (Erling Stordahl/Trollhaugen trails)

Groomer: Lake Easton State Park-WA State Parks and Recreation Commission (John Wayne Pioneer/Iron Horse Trail and dog-friendly trail)

Groomer: Mountaineers Meany Lodge 420 Road:

REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9:00 a.m, noon, 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reports are posted at 8:00am and 10:00am on Saturdays. No updates on Sundays or holidays.

Schedule is subject to change.

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Hyak

Lake Easton State Park
(509) 656-2230
Emergency Contact Info:


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Directions: I-90 Exit 54. Turn south at off-ramp (from Seattle, make a right turn off the freeway. From Cle Elum, make a left turn) to the intersection. Turn left, go about 1/8 mile and turn right. Sno-park is on first right.
Elevation: 2,560 ft
Open 8 am to 4:30pm

150 spaces.

150 spaces.

For buses and groups of 20 or more people, a Special Recreational Permit is required. Please contact Lake Easton State Park at (509) 656-2586. At least a two week notice is preferred.

** Please note that the section of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail east of USFS Rd 5400 to Easton is shared use (snowmobile, x-country ski, snowshoe and dog sled). Snowmobiler's need to use caution!

Tracks, skate lane 13 km (John Wayne Pioneer Trail)

Heated restrooms**, tubing hill, designated snow play area, no overnight camping, snowshoeing or skiing at Sno-Park. No parking between dusk and 8:00am.

Permit Requirements: Daily Sno-Park Permit and Daily or Annual Discover Pass; OR a Seasonal Sno Park Permit plus Special Groomed Trails Permit sticker, without Discover Pass.

Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required. Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

Special Events:
Sno-Park is open to all visitors during special events. Arrive early to secure a parking space. When parking lot is full, please proceed to the next Sno-Park.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

Grooming has concluded for the 2012-2013 Season. See you next year.

Hyak Sled Hill is closed

**For additional information, visit: www.snowrec.org

Groomer: Lake Easton State Park

Lake Easton State Park reports its recorded message is updated almost every morning by 8 a.m. when conditions change. Message line does not include conditions at Cabin Creek Sno-Park or the Erling Stordahl/Trollhaugen trails.
Recorded message line: (509) 656-2230


REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9:00 a.m, noon, 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reports are posted at 8:00am and 10:00am on Saturdays. No updates on Sundays or holidays.

Schedule is subject to change.

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Region: Blewett/I-90 Area
Sno-Park: Lake Easton

Lake Easton State Park
(509) 656-2230
Emergency Contact Info:


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Directions: I-90 Exit 70 in day-use area
Elevation: 2,200 ft
30 spaces.

For buses and groups of 20 or more people, a Special Recreational Permit is required. Please contact Lake Easton State Park at (509) 656-2586. At least a two week notice is preferred.

** Please note that the section of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail east of USFS Rd 5400 to Easton is shared use (snowmobile, x-country ski, snowshoe and dog sled). Snowmobiler's need to use caution!

Tracks, skate lane 9.6 kilometers (first .6 mile of snowmobile trail runs beside ski trail).

Snowmobile sno-park is in the boat launch, non-motorized sno-park is at the day use sno-park. Showers (tokens required - available outside the park office) and camping (camp fee applies--see Lake Easton State Park web page).

Permits: Sno-Park Permit, Special Groomed Trails Permit sticker (required with a Seasonal Sno-Park Permit or snowmobile Sno-Park Permit when engaging in a non-motorized sport--see permit information).

Sno-Park Permit required during the season
Exception: From April 1 to 30, a Sno-Park Permit may or may not be required.

Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

PLEASE NOTE:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.



Special Events:
Sno-Park is open to all visitors during special events. Arrive early to secure a parking space. When parking lot is full, please proceed to the next Sno-Park. Trail system is closed during races.

Grooming has concluded for the 2012-2013 Season. See you next year.

GROOMING SCHEDULE:
Groomed every Wednesday PM, Saturday AM, and Sunday AM unless otherwise noted.
**Lake Easton State Park's recorded message line (509) 656-2230 is updated almost every morning by 8 a.m. when conditions change. Message line does not include conditions at Cabin Creek Sno-Park or the Erling Stordahl/Trollhaugen trails.

You can also visit: snowrec.org for local updates.

Special Events:
Sno-Park is open to all visitors during special events. Arrive early to secure a parking space. When parking lot is full, please proceed to the next Sno-Park.

Groomer: Lake Easton State Park--WA State Parks & Recreation

REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9:00 a.m, noon, 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reports are posted at 8:00am and 10:00am on Saturdays. No updates on Sundays or holidays.

Schedule is subject to change.

Return to State Map

There are more than 120 Sno-Parks (parking lots cleared of snow) available statewide during the winter. Approximately 80 of the Sno-Parks are designated primarily for snowmobiling. Click on the above map to find Sno-Park locations in specific regions. You will find directions to snowmobile Sno-Parks and trail reports updated regularly during the winter season.

PLEASE NOTE: Trail grooming information may change without notice due to snow conditions, temperatures, equipment breakdowns, etc. For updates, please check the website regularly.

These maps are not intended as trail guides, but are provided as reference/informational publications only. The trails are not based on Global Positioning Systems (GPS). If you find incorrect information, please notify the Winter Recreation Program at winter@parks.wa.gov.

If you would like to report on the condition of a particular Sno-Park you visit, please print and mail a completed On-Site Evaluation Form to the Winter Recreation Program at:

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Attn: Winter Recreation Program
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504