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Washington State non-motorized Sno-Parks

Region: South Cascades 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: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Wakepish

Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
(360) 497-1100
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: 19 miles south of Randle. Highway 12 to Highway 131/Cispus Road south to USFS Road 25 south. Sno-Park is 1/8 mile up USFS Rd 99.
Elevation: 2,800 ft
30 spaces.

Backcountry experience
Shared with snowmobile users, scenic view point, toilet, shelter with wood stove

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: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Curley Creek

Mount Adams Ranger District
(509) 395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS Road 103
Elevation: 2,900 ft
5 spaces.

Backcountry experience
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, no 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.

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Region: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Government Mineral Springs

Mount Adams Ranger District
(509) 395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: Northeast of Carson. Wind River Highway/USFS Road 30 to the end of USFS Rd 3065 (1 mile)
Elevation: 1,400 ft
2 spaces.

Backcountry experience
No 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 onsite during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

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Region: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Koshko

Mount Adams Ranger District
(509) 395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS 3054
Elevation: 2,980 ft
60 spaces.

Trails: 1.) Wind River Core     
Tracks 24 kilometers, portions of marked ungroomed trails
Vault toilet

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: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Lookout

Mount Adams Ranger District
(509) 395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS Road 31
Elevation: 2,832 ft
5 spaces.

Backcountry experience
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, no 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 onsite during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

This is an ungroomed Sno-Park.

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Region: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: McClellan Meadows

Mount Adams Ranger District
(509) 395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS Road 3053
Elevation: 2,900 ft
30 spaces.

Trails: 1.) Wind River Core     
Tracks 24 kilometers; marked ungroomed route
Vault toilets

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.

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

Groomer: Mt. Adams Ranger District-US Forest Service

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: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Oldman Pass

Mount Adams Ranger District
(509) 395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS Road 3055
Elevation: 3,040 ft
40 spaces.

Trails: 1.) Wind River Core     
Tracks 24 kilometers; stretches of marked ungroomed trails
Vault toilets, designated snow play area, tubing hill

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.

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

Grooming Schedule:

Mt. Adams Sno-Parks - We run two Tucker 2000D Sno-Cats operating in these areas operated by Dan and Dwayne Webberly, and the grooming of the Sno-Parks in these areas are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and occasionally Saturday each week with specific trails based on snow pack, trail and weather conditions, and local events. Groomed on Thursdays of each week as conditions allow.

Groomer: Mt. Adams Ranger District-US Forest Service

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: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Pineside

Mount Adams Ranger District
(509) 395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
(509) 574-2500


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Directions: 5 miles north of Trout Lake. State Route 14 to Highway 141 northeast to County Road 17 and USFS Road 82
Elevation: 2,800 ft
25 spaces.

Tracks 28 kilometers
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, vault toilet

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.

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

Grooming Schedule:

Mt. Adams Sno-Parks - We run two Tucker 2000D Sno-Cats operating in these areas operated by Dan and Dwayne Webberly, and the grooming of the Sno-Parks in these areas are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and occasionally Saturday each week with specific trails based on snow pack, trail and weather conditions, and local events..

GROOMING SCHEDULE: December thru March
: Flattop Sno-park to 8851 to 30 to Lone Butte Sno-park, 24 to 8831 to 88 to Flattop Sno-park

Flattop Sno-park to 8860 to 23 to 90 to 88 to 8854 to 8851 to 24 to 8821 to Flattop Sno-park.

Groomer: Northwest Snow Grooming

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: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Smith Butte

Mount Adams Ranger District
(509) 395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
(509) 574-2500


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Directions: 9 miles northeast of Trout Lake. Highway 141 north to Mt. Adams Road and USFS Road 82
Elevation: 3,850 ft
25 spaces.

Backcountry experience
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, sanican
During heavy snowfall, this Sno-Park's parking lot will not be cleared.

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: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: SnowKing

Mount Adams Ranger District
(509) 395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
(509) 574-2500


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Directions: 6 miles northeast of Trout Lake. Highway 141 north to Mt. Adams Road and USFS Road 82
Elevation: 3,225 ft
25 spaces.

Tracks 28 kilometers
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, vault toilet

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.

The Winter Season is here. Check back often for updates.

Grooming Schedule:

GROOMING SCHEDULE: December thru March
Flattop Sno-park to 8851 to 30 to Lone Butte Sno-park, 24 to 8831 to 88 to Flattop Sno-park

Flattop Sno-park to 8860 to 23 to 90 to 88 to 8854 to 8851 to 24 to 8821 to Flattop Sno-park.

Groomer: Northwest Snow Grooming

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: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Ape Cave

Mt St Helens Natl Volcanic Monument
(360) 449-7800
Emergency Contact Info:
Cowlitz County Sheriff Office
(360) 577-3092
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: East of Cougar. Lewis River Road (SR 503/USFS Road 90) to junction of USFS roads 83 & 8303, turn west (left) onto Road 8303 and go .2 mi toward the Trail of Two Forests.
Elevation: 2,115 ft
15 spaces.

Backcountry experience
No 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 onsite during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

This is an ungroomed Sno-Park.

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Region: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Cougar

Mt St Helens Natl Volcanic Monument
(360) 449-7800
Emergency Contact Info:
Cowlitz County Sheriff Office
(360) 577-3092
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: 8 miles east of Cougar. Lewis River Road (SR 503/USFS Road 90) to junction of USFS roads 83 and 8100
Elevation: 2,200 ft
30 spaces.

18 kilometers marked and ungroomed (ski), trail system 25 miles (snowmobile)
Shared with motorized recreationists, sanitary facility at Kalama Horse Camp, shelter with wood stove, scenic view points along trails

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.

***IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SNOWMOBILERS, SNOWSHOERS AND SKIIERS:
The climbing route is being closed to snowmobile users to improve safety for winter climbers, skiers and snow-shoers. Climbing permits required for everyone above 4800 feet on Mount St. Helens. Between November 1st and March 31st permits are free and available by self-registration at Marble Mountain Sno-Park and at the Climber’s Register at the Lone Fir Resort in Cougar. Between March 31 and November 1, the permits are $15.00 plus a $7.00 service charge for a total of $22.00. For information please contact the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at (360) 891-5003 or visit their website at www.fs.fed.us/gpnf.

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: South Cascades Area
Sno-Park: Marble Mountain

Mt St Helens Natl Volcanic Monument
(360) 449-7800
Emergency Contact Info:
Cowlitz County Sheriff Office
(360) 577-3092
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
(509) 427-9490


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Directions: 13 miles east of Cougar. Lewis River Road (SR 503/USFS Road 90) to junction of USFS roads 83 and 8312
Elevation: 2,700 ft
230 spaces.

Trail system 30 kilometers marked and ungroomed (ski), 25 miles (snowmobile)
Shared with snowmobile users, limited base setting, sanitary facilities
**IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SNOWMOBILERS, SNOWSHOERS AND SKIIERS:
The climbing route is being closed to snowmobile users to improve safety for winter climbers, skiers and snow-shoers. Climbing permits required for everyone above 4800 feet on Mount St. Helens. Between November 1st and March 31st permits are free and available by self-registration at Marble Mountain Sno-Park and at the Climber’s Register at the Lone Fir Resort in Cougar. Between March 31 and November 1, the permits are $15.00 plus a $7.00 service charge for a total of $22.00. For information please contact the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at (360) 891-5003 or visit their website at www.fs.fed.us/gpnf.

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.

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