South Cascades
- Skate Creek
- Johnson Creek
- Orr Creek
- Wakepish
- Marble Mountain
- Cougar
- Lone Butte
- Governmental Mineral Springs
- Smith Butte
- Flattop
- Snow King
- Atkisson
Skate Creek (PDF)
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Phone: 360-497-1100
Emergency Contact Info:
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 360-740-1105
Directions: 4 miles north of Packwood. Highway 12 east to Skate Creek Road/USFS Road 52 north to USFS Rd 47
Elevation: 1,550 feet
20 spaces.
Trail system 27 miles
Toilet
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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.
CAUTION winter logging is resuming on the 84 and 47 Roads, week days only, roads may be plowed and used for hauling. 47 Road should be open to grooming after Dec 15.
NEW this winter: groomed route on 52 road from Skate Creek north to junction of 84 road.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Skate Creek
(Grooming depends on snow conditions and as funding permits)
Tuesday - Flattop and Marble Mountain
Wednesday -Lone Butte (Pineside / Atkisson - once each - every other week)
Thursday - Marble Mountain / Orr-Johnson Creek
Friday - Old Man Pass / Wakepish
Saturday - Marble Mountain / Skate Creek
Sunday - Marble Mountain
Groomer: Back Country Plowing and Grooming
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Johnson Creek (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map (PDF)
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Phone: 360-497-1100
Closed for the season on 3/6/23
Emergency Contact Info:
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 360-740-1105
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Directions: 7 miles southwest of Packwood. Highway 12 west for 2 miles to USFS Road 21 south to USFS Rd 2130
Elevation: 2,450 feet
40 spaces.
Trail system 154 miles
Sanitary facilities near Takhlakh Lake and Midway Meadows
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Orr Creek (OC) / Johnson Creek (JC)
(Grooming depends on snow conditions and as funding permits)
Tuesday - Flattop and Marble Mountain
Wednesday -Lone Butte (Pineside / Atkisson - once each - every other week)
Thursday - Marble Mountain / Orr-Johnson Creek
Friday - Old Man Pass / Wakepish
Saturday - Marble Mountain / Skate Creek
Sunday - Marble Mountain
Groomer: Back Country Plowing and Grooming
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Orr Creek (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map (PDF)
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Phone: 360-497-1100
Emergency Contact Info:
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
360-740-1105
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Directions: 27 miles south of Randle. Highway 12 to Highway 131 for one mile then you come to a T, USFS Rd 23 goes to the left follow that south for 17 miles. After mile marker 19 there will be a Y, stay left (USFS Rd 21) for 4 miles. At Y turn right towards Adams Fork Campground to junction of USFS Rd 56 & 5603
Elevation: 3,000 feet
35 spaces.
Trail system 154 miles
Sanitary facilities near Takhlakh Lake and Midway Meadows, shelter with wood stove
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Orr Creek (OC) / Johnson Creek (JC)
(Grooming depends on snow conditions and as funding permits)
Tuesday - Flattop and Marble Mountain
Wednesday -Lone Butte (Pineside / Atkisson - once each - every other week)
Thursday - Marble Mountain / Orr-Johnson Creek
Friday - Old Man Pass / Wakepish
Saturday - Marble Mountain / Skate Creek
Sunday - Marble Mountain
Groomer: Back Country Plowing and Grooming
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Wakepish (PDF)
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
Phone: 360-497-1100
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
2022 UPDATE: Due to the significant amounts of snow fall over the past week, this sno-park has temporarily been relocated to approximately Mile Post 11.3
This locations has a snow berm as a temporary barrier beyond the identified location.
Directions: 19 miles south of Randle. Highway 12 to Highway 131/Cispus Road south for 2 miles to USFS Road 25 south to USFS Rd 99 for .13 mile
Elevation: 2,800 feet
30 spaces.
Trail system 17 miles groomed, 60 miles ungroomed
Shared with non-motorized recreationists, toilet, shelter with wood stove, scenic view point
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Wakepish (WSP)
(Groomed every other week depending on snow conditions and as funding permits)
Tuesday - Flattop and Marble Mountain
Wednesday -Lone Butte (Pineside / Atkisson - once each - every other week)
Thursday - Marble Mountain / Orr-Johnson Creek
Friday - Old Man Pass / Wakepish
Saturday - Marble Mountain / Skate Creek
Sunday - Marble Mountain
Groomer: Back Country Plowing & Grooming
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Marble Mountain
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Phone: 360-449-7800
Emergency Contact Info:
Cowlitz County Sheriff Office
Phone: 360-577-3092
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Directions: 13 miles east of Cougar. Lewis River Road (SR 503/USFS Road 90) to USFS Road 83 north to USFS Rd 8312
Elevation: 2,700 feet
230 spaces.
Road conditions: Please be prepared to use traction devices.
Trail system 25 miles (snowmobile), 78.4 kilometers ungroomed (ski)
Shared with non-motorized recreationists, sanitary facilities, day-use hut, scenic view point
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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 & Skiers
The climbing route is being closed to snowmobile users to improve safety for winter climbers, skiers and snowshoers. Climbing permits required for everyone above 4,800 feet on Mount St. Helens. Between November 1 and March 31 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 plus a $7 service charge for a total of $22. For information please contact the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at 360-891-5003.
Please note:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Marble Mountain (MMSP) / Cougar (CSP)
(Grooming depends on snow conditions and as funding permits)
Tuesday - Flattop and Marble Mountain
Wednesday -Lone Butte (Pineside / Atkisson - once each - every other week)
Thursday - Marble Mountain / Orr-Johnson Creek
Friday - Old Man Pass / Wakepish
Saturday - Marble Mountain / Skate Creek
Sunday - Marble Mountain
Groomer: Back Country Plowing & Grooming
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Cougar (PDF)
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Phone: 360-449-7800
Emergency Contact Info:
Cowlitz County Sheriff Office
Phone:360-577-3092
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Directions: 9 miles east of Cougar. Lewis River Road (SR 503/USFS Road 90) to USFS Road 83 north to USFS Rd 8100
Elevation: 2,200 feet
30 spaces.
Trail system 25 miles (snowmobile), 18 kilometers ungroomed (ski) Shared with non-motorized recreationists, sanitary facility at Kalama Horse Camp, shelter with wood stove, scenic view points along trails
Important Notice for Snowmobilers, Snowshoers & Skiers
The climbing route is being closed to snowmobile users to improve safety for winter climbers, skiers and snowshoers. Climbing permits required for everyone above 4,800 feet on Mount St. Helens. Between November 1 and March 31 permits are free and available by self-registration at Marble Mountain Sno-Park. Between March 31 and November 1, the permits are $15 plus a $7 service charge for a total of $22. For information please contact the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at 360-449-7800 Sno-Park Permit Required Nov. thru Apr. or as posted.
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.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Marble Mountain (MMSP) / Cougar (CSP)
(Grooming depends on snow conditions and as funding permits)
Monday - Marble Mountain
Tuesday - Lone Butte & Flattop
Wednesday - Pineside / Atkisson - once each - every other week
Thursday - Marble Mountain / Orr-Johnson Creek
Friday - Old Man Pass - Every other Friday / Wakepish every Friday
Saturday - Marble Mountain / Skate Creek
Sunday - Marble Mountain
Groomer: Back Country Plowing & Grooming
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Lone Butte (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map (PDF)
Mount Adams Ranger District
Phone: 509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Directions: 28 miles north of Carson. State Route 14 to junction of Wind River Highway and USFS Road 3032
Elevation: 3,160 feet
50 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 8851 / 8854 2.) 30 3.) 90 / To Takhlakh Lake
Trail system 154 miles (Roads 8851, 30, 8854, 90)
Shelter with stove, sanitary facilities along trails, scenic view point
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Tuesday - Flattop and Marble Mountain
Wednesday -Lone Butte (Pineside / Atkisson - once each - every other week)
Thursday - Marble Mountain / Orr-Johnson Creek
Friday - Old Man Pass / Wakepish
Saturday - Marble Mountain / Skate Creek
Sunday - Marble Mountain
Groomer: Back Country Plowing and Grooming
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Government Mineral Springs (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map (PDF)
Mount Adams Ranger District
Phone: 509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Directions: Northeast of Carson. Wind River Highway/USFS Road 30 to the end of USFS Rd 3065 (1 mile) Elevation: 1,400 feet
2 spaces.
Backcountry experience
No sanitary facilities
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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 un-groomed Sno-Park.
Smith Butte (PDF)
Mount Adams Ranger District
Phone: 509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 509-574-2500
Directions: 9 miles northeast of Trout Lake. State Route 14 east to Highway 141 north to Mount Adams Road to USFS Road 82
Elevation: 3,850 feet
25 spaces.
Backcountry experience
Also used by non-motorized recreationists, sanican
During heavy snowfall, this Sno-Park's parking lot will not be cleared.
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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 un-groomed Sno-Park.
Flattop (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map (PDF)
Mount Adams Ranger District
Phone: 509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Directions: 6.5 miles northwest of Trout Lake. State Route 14 to Highway 141 north to junction of USFS Road 88 & 8821
Elevation: 2,600 feet
70 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 8821 / 8831 2.) 88 / 8860 3.) 23
Trail system 154 miles
Shelter with wood stove, sanitary facilities along trails, scenic view point
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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.
Closed for winter logging on FS 8821.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Tuesday - Flattop and Marble Mountain
Wednesday -Lone Butte (Pineside / Atkisson - once each - every other week)
Thursday - Marble Mountain / Orr-Johnson Creek
Friday - Old Man Pass / Wakepish
Saturday - Marble Mountain / Skate Creek
Sunday - Marble Mountain
Groomer: Back Country Plowing and Grooming
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
SnowKing (PDF)
(CLOSED THIS WINTER) ALL GROOMED SKI TRAILS AND SNOWMOBILE ACCESS FROM PINESIDE SNO-PARK.
Mount Adams Ranger District
Phone: 509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 509-574-2500
Directions: 6 miles northeast of Trout Lake. State Route 14 to Highway 141 north to Mount Adams Road to USFS Road 82
Elevation: 3,225 feet
25 spaces.
No groomed snowmobile trails, 28 km (Eastside Trail System for skiing) Also used by non-motorized recreationists, vault toilet
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.
Please note:
fter periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.
This is an un-groomed Sno-Park.
Atkisson (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map (PDF)
Mount Adams Ranger District
Phone: 509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Directions: 5 miles southwest of Trout Lake. State Route 14 to Highway 141 north to USFS Road 24
Elevation: 2,760 feet
30 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 24 / To Surprise Lakes 2.) 60 / To Crest Horse Camp 3.) 6020
Trail system 154 miles (snowmobile), 16 kilometers signed but ungroomed (ski)
Also used by non-motorized recreationists, shelter with wood stove, sanitary facilities along trails, scenic view point
Sno-Park Permit Required November thru April or as posted.
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.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Tuesday - Flattop and Marble Mountain
Wednesday -Lone Butte (Pineside / Atkisson - once each - every other week)
Thursday - Marble Mountain / Orr-Johnson Creek
Friday - Old Man Pass / Wakepish
Saturday - Marble Mountain / Skate Creek
Sunday - Marble Mountain
Groomer: Back Country Plowing and Grooming
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.