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Snow Play Sno-Parks
Designated areas are available for tubing and general snow play at the Fields Spring, Lake Wenatchee, Hyak, Rose Springs, and Oldman Pass Sno-Parks. In addition, tubing and general snow play are permitted in non-designated areas in many Sno-Parks and in state parks that are open in the winter. For safety's sake, snow players should stay off designated snowmobile and non-motorized sport trails. Ice skating is not available in any location. Due to the mild Washington climate, lakes do not freeze hard enough to permit safe skating.
Lake Wenatchee
Lake Wenatchee State Park
Phone: 509-763-3101
Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911
Directions: North of Leavenworth. Highway 2 west to State Route 207. South lot: Left on Cedar Brae Road to park entrance. North lot: 1 mile beyond south lot on SR 207
Elevation: 1,875 feet
8 a.m. to dusk
100 spaces
Trails: 1.) Lake Wenatchee South 2.) Lake Wenatchee North Tracks 5 kilometers north side and 30 kilometers south side; skating lane in north area and Nason Ridge trails in south area; snowshoe trail 8 kilometers
The South Park offers a tubing hill, designated snow play area and day-use area open for camping (additional fees may apply--see Lake Wenatchee State Park web page. There is no tubing or snow play area in the North.
Nearby amenities: first aid, food, heated restrooms, overnight accommodations and ski and snowshoe rentals
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.
Please note:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.
To receive updates via email, please contact Lake Wenatchee State Park at 509-763-3101 and request to be on the distribution list.
Groomer: Lake Wenatchee State Park-WA State Parks & Recreation
Remember:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9 a.m, noon, 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reports are posted at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Hyak - Sled Hill is Closed
Lake Easton State Park
Phone: 509-656-2230
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 feet
Open 8 am to 4:30pm
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 required.
Dogs are to remain in vehicles at all times.
** Please note that the section of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail (formerly 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 (Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail (formerly the 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 a.m..
Permit Requirements: Daily Sno-Park Permit OR a Seasonal Sno Park Permit plus Special Groomed Trails Permit sticker.
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.
Groomer: Lake Easton State Park
A recorded report message from Lake Easton State Parks 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 Monday through Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Oldman Pass
Mount Adams Ranger District
Phone: 509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-427-9490
Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS Road 3055
Elevation: 3,040 feet
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.
Parking Lot:
Tubing Hill:
Please note:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.
Sledding Hill will groomed weekly on Friday depending on snow conditions and as funding permits.
Groomer: Back Country Grooming and Plowing
Remember:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9 a.m, noon, 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reports are posted at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Rose Springs
Pomeroy Ranger District
Phone: 509-843-1891
Emergency Contact Info:
Asotin County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-758-2331
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-843-3493
Directions: 16 miles south of Pomeroy. Peola Road south to Y-intersection (approx. 10 miles). Continue straight to Mountain Road for 5 miles to the Umatilla National Forest boundary. 1.5 miles on USFS Road 40
Elevation: 4,800 feet
60 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 40 / Big Butte 2.) 4030 / Kelly Camp Spur
Trail system 47 miles
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.
Groomer: Pomeroy Ranger District-US Forest Service
Remember:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9 a.m, noon, 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reports are posted at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Fields Spring
Fields Spring State Park
Phone: 509-256-3332
Emergency Contact Info:
Asotin County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-758-2331
Directions: 4.5 miles south of Anatone via Highway 129
Elevation: 4,000 feet
Open 8 am to dusk
50 spaces.
Tracks, skating lane 9 kilometers, designated snowshoe route
Sanitary facilities, tubing hill, designated snow play area, warming huts, no overnight camping at 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.
Trail Groomer: Fields Spring State Park
Remember:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9 a.m, noon, 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reports are posted at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.