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South Fork Gold Creek (PDF)
Lake Chelan Ranger District
Phone: 509-682-4900
Emergency Contact Info:
Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-422-7232
Directions: Northwest of Pateros. Highway 153 northwest for 17 miles to County Road 1029. Turn left for .75 mile to County Road 1034. Turn left to USFS Road 4330 and turn left again. Go across bridge to end of plowed road.
Elevation: 2,140 feet
20 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 4330 / Fox Peak 2.) 8200 / Upper Grade Cr
Trail system 100 miles
Sanitary facilities along trail, snow shelter, scenic view points
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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
1/23/21:Groomer went out of South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, Road#'s 4330,8020,8021,8210,4010 up and over Fox Pk, on to the Warming Hut. Then down Black Canyon to Sno-Park, back up and over Cooper Mtn, down Joe Cr turned around about 1 mile above Antilon Sno-Park went back up and down to Echo Sno-Park.
1/22/2021: Groomer went out of South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, Road#'s 4330, 8200, up to the Grade Cr Rd and out to the Camas Trail. Then back to the South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park.
Got all the trees out to there.
1/21/21: Groomer went out of Echo Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330 up to Cooper Mtn. on to Warming Hut, over to Fox Peak. Then down to Gold Cr Sno-Park.
1/20/21: Groomer went out of Echo Sno-Park, Road#s 8210, 8020,8021, over Cooper Mtn. to the Warming Hut. Then over to Fox Pk., then back to Echo Sno-Park.
Didn't make it to South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, took to long to get to Fox Peak because of trees. Know we have 2 or 3 hours of cutting to get snowcat down into Gold Cr Sno-Park before the wind storm last Wednesday.
Will be getting there tomorrow with a couple people helping cut.
1/19/21: Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/20/21: South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
1/22/21: South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/23/21: Echo to Fox Peak then back to Echo Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210
Monday January 11 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Tuesday January 12 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Wednesday January 13 will access after storms move through Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
Thursday January 14 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
Friday January 15 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/7/21: Not enough snow to groom out of sno-parks. Requires at least a foot of snow to protect road surface. Will re-assess weekly.
Groomer: Fatty K’s LLC
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.
Lake Chelan Ranger District
Phone: 509-682-4900
Emergency Contact Info:
Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-422-7232
Directions: Northwest of Pateros. Highway 153 northwest for 6.5 miles to USFS Road 4010. Turn left (west) to end of the plowed road.
Elevation: 1,360 feet
15 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 4010 / Black Canyon / 141 / Yukon Hut 2.) 117 / Oss Peak
Trail system 100 miles
Sanitary facilities along trail, snow shelter, scenic view points
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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
1/23/21:Groomer went out of South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, Road#'s 4330,8020,8021,8210,4010 up and over Fox Pk, on to the Warming Hut. Then down Black Canyon to Sno-Park, back up and over Cooper Mtn, down Joe Cr turned around about 1 mile above Antilon Sno-Park went back up and down to Echo Sno-Park.
1/22/21: Groomer went out of South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, Road#'s 4330, 8200, up to the Grade Cr Rd and out to the Camas Trail. Then back to the South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park.
Got all the trees out to there.
1/20/21: Groomer went out of Echo Sno-Park, Road#s 8210, 8020,8021, over Cooper Mtn. to the Warming Hut. Then over to Fox Pk., then back to Echo Sno-Park.
Didn't make it to South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, took to long to get to Fox Peak because of trees. Know we have 2 or 3 hours of cutting to get snowcat down into Gold Cr Sno-Park before the wind storm last Wednesday.
Will be getting there tomorrow with a couple people helping cut.
1/22/2020: Groomer went out of South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, Road#'s 4330, 8200, up to the Grade Cr Rd and out to the Camas Trail. Then back to the South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park.
Got all the trees out to there.
1/21/21: Groomer went out of Echo Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330 up to Cooper Mtn. on to Warming Hut, over to Fox Peak. Then down to Gold Cr Sno-Park.
1/19/21: Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/20/21: South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
1/22/21: South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/23/21: Echo to Fox Peak then back to Echo Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210
Monday January 11 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Tuesday January 12 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Wednesday January 13 will access after storms move through Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
Thursday January 14 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
Friday January 15 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/7/21: Not enough snow to groom out of sno-parks. Requires at least a foot of snow to protect road surface. Will re-assess weekly.
Groomer: Fatty K’s LLC
Remember:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9 a.m., noon, 3:30 pm 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.
Antilon Lake (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map (PDF)
Lake Chelan Ranger District
Phone: 509-682-4900
Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911
Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-422-7232
Directions: Highway 150/Manson Highway to Mill Bay Casino sign. Turn right onto Wapato Lake Road for approximately 2 miles and turn right onto Upper Joe Creek Road to Grade Creek Road. Go straight on it to the end of plowed road.
Elevation: 2,200 feet
75 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 8200 / Grade Cr Rd 2.) 8210 / Joe Cr Rd
Trail system 100 miles
Sanitary facilities along trail, snow shelter, scenic view points
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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
1/23/21:Groomer went out of South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, Road#'s 4330,8020,8021,8210,4010 up and over Fox Pk, on to the Warming Hut. Then down Black Canyon to Sno-Park, back up and over Cooper Mtn, down Joe Cr turned around about 1 mile above Antilon Sno-Park went back up and down to Echo Sno-Park.
1/22/21: Groomer went out of South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, Road#'s 4330, 8200, up to the Grade Cr Rd and out to the Camas Trail. Then back to the South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park.
Got all the trees out to there.
1/21/21: Groomer went out of Echo Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330 up to Cooper Mtn. on to Warming Hut, over to Fox Peak. Then down to Gold Cr Sno-Park.
1/20/21: Groomer went out of Echo Sno-Park, Road#s 8210, 8020,8021, over Cooper Mtn. to the Warming Hut. Then over to Fox Pk., then back to Echo Sno-Park.
Didn't make it to South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, took to long to get to Fox Peak because of trees. Know we have 2 or 3 hours of cutting to get snowcat down into Gold Cr Sno-Park before the wind storm last Wednesday.
Will be getting there tomorrow with a couple people helping cut.
1/19/21: Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/20/21: South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
1/22/21: South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/23/21: Echo to Fox Peak then back to Echo Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210
Monday January 11 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Tuesday January 12 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Wednesday January 13 will access after storms move through Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
Thursday January 14 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
Friday January 15 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/7/21: Not enough snow to groom out of sno-parks. Requires at least a foot of snow to protect road surface. Will re-assess weekly.
Groomer: Fatty K’s LLC
Remember:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted at 9 a.m., noon, 3:30 pm 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.
Echo Valley (PDF)
Lake Chelan Ranger District
Phone: 509-682-4900
Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911
Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-422-7232
Directions: About 10 miles from Chelan adjacent to Echo Valley Ski Area. Highway 150/Manson Highway north for 2 miles to Boyd Road. Turn right and follow signs to Sno-Park.
Elevation: 2,640 feet
30 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 8021 / Bergman Gulch / 8020 / Cooper Mountn / Four Corners
Trail system 100 miles
Sanitary facilities along trail, snow shelter, scenic view points
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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
1/23/21:Groomer went out of South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, Road#'s 4330,8020,8021,8210,4010 up and over Fox Pk, on to the Warming Hut. Then down Black Canyon to Sno-Park, back up and over Cooper Mtn, down Joe Cr turned around about 1 mile above Antilon Sno-Park went back up and down to Echo Sno-Park.
1/22/21: Groomer went out of South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, Road#'s 4330, 8200, up to the Grade Cr Rd and out to the Camas Trail. Then back to the South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park.
Got all the trees out to there.
1/21/21: Groomer went out of Echo Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330 up to Cooper Mtn. on to Warming Hut, over to Fox Peak. Then down to Gold Cr Sno-Park.
1/20/21: Groomer went out of Echo Sno-Park, Road#s 8210, 8020,8021, over Cooper Mtn. to the Warming Hut. Then over to Fox Pk., then back to Echo Sno-Park.
Didn't make it to South Fork Gold Cr Sno-Park, took to long to get to Fox Peak because of trees. Know we have 2 or 3 hours of cutting to get snowcat down into Gold Cr Sno-Park before the wind storm last Wednesday.
Will be getting there tomorrow with a couple people helping cut.
1/19/21: Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/20/21: South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
1/22/21: South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/23/21: Echo to Fox Peak then back to Echo Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210
Monday January 11 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Tuesday January 12 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Wednesday January 13 will access after storms move through Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
Thursday January 14 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
Friday January 15 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/7/21: Not enough snow to groom out of sno-parks. Requires at least a foot of snow to protect road surface. Will re-assess weekly.
Groomer: Fatty K’s LLC
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.
Twentyfive Mile Creek (PDF)
Lake Chelan Ranger District
Phone: 509-682-4900
Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911
Directions: From Chelan, take South Shore Road for 23 miles to USFS Road 5900/Shady Pass Road. Turn left for two miles; Sno-Park is on right side.
Elevation: 2,000 feet
35 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 5900 / Grouse Mountn / Junior Point 2.) 8410 / Slide Ridge / Stormy Mountn
Trail system 63 miles
Shelter, sanitary facilities along trails, scenic view points
Sno-Park Permit required November through 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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Monday January 11 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Tuesday January 12 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Wednesday January 13 will access after storms move through Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
Thursday January 14 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
Friday January 15 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/7/21: Not enough snow to groom out of sno-parks. Requires at least a foot of snow to protect road surface. Will re-assess weekly.
Groomer: Fatty K’s LLC
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.
Entiat River (PDF)
Entiat Ranger District
Phone:509-784-4700
Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911
Directions: North of Wenatchee. Highway 97 ALT north to Entiat River Road/USFS Road 51 west (left) for 24 miles to end of plowed section.
Elevation: 1,720 feet0.
15 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 5900 / Shady Pass 2.) 51 / Cottonwood
Trails 63 miles
Shelter, sanitary facilities along trail, scenic view points
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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Monday January 11 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Tuesday January 12 no grooming will be done because of low snow condition at Sno-Parks
Wednesday January 13 will access after storms move through Echo to South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
Thursday January 14 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-Park out to South Navarre and back Road#'s 4330, 8200
Friday January 15 South Fork Gold Creek Sno-park to Echo, Road#'s 8020, 8021, 8210, 4330
1/7/21: Not enough snow to groom out of sno-parks. Requires at least a foot of snow to protect road surface. Will re-assess weekly.
Groomer: Fatty K’s LLC
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.
Fish Lake (PDF)
Wenatchee River Ranger District
Phone: 509-548-6977
Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911
Directions: 16 miles west of Leavenworth. Highway 2 to Highway 207 north for 4.4 miles. Right at Chiwawa Loop Road for 1.2 miles to Chiwawa River Road/USFS Road 62. Left 1.5 miles to Sno-Park
Elevation: 2,000 feet
100 spaces.
Trails: 1.) Fish Lake Loop (1A,1B,1C) 2.) Trinity (2, 2A,2B) 3.) Meadow Creek Loop (3, 3A-3E) 4.) Pole Ridge-Snowcone (4, 4A - 4F) 5.) Lower Chiwawa (5,5A,5B) 6.) Twin Creek-Alder Creek (6, 6A-6D) 7.) French Corral (7,7A,7B,7C,7D) 8.) Faultline-Beaver Creek (8A,8B,8C)
Trail system 186 miles
Sanitary facilities along trails, vault toilet at French Corral, scenic view point, campgrounds (fees may apply--see US Forest Service web site 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.
Sno-Park Permit required November through 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.
There is no overnight camping at Fish Lake, no campfires are permitted on roads.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
1/23/21:Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D
1/22/21: Today at the Lake, the temp is 26 degrees and partially clear. Although it did attempt to snow a bit more yesterday, no additional measurable precip to mention, unfortunately.
Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8B, 8C
1/16/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 2A, 2B to Finner Creek, 3, 3A, 3B, 3D, 4, 4A, 5, 5B, 6, 6B, 6C, 6D (the top 1/2), 7, 8
1/9/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B to Trinity, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 6D (3/4 of the way from "C" intersection), 7, 8
1/8/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 3B, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8, 8A, 8B, 8C.
One groomer is headed towards Trinity and I will report his complete route tomorrow.
There is also a groomer off the side of the trail on route 4F, just a mile or so from the "S" intersection so use caution in that area.
1/4/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1C (to the end of Hideaway Rd), 2, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 8, 8A, 8B
I mentioned route 1C in the Lk Wenatchee Rts. This route is open ONLY 1.5 miles from Rt. 3 to the vault toilet. The route is closed and not maintained between the Airstrip and the end of Hideaway Rd. It crosses private property and therefore is closed to snowmobilers. Please honor this closure.
1/2/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1C (from rt 3 to the vault toilets), 2, 2A, 2B to Chikimin, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 6, 6B, 6C, 6D (1/4 of the way from Intersection of 6C/6B), 7, 7A
1/1/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5, 5B, 6D (3/4 of way from the "C" junction area), 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8B, 8C
12/27/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 2A, 2B to Chikimin, 3, 3A, 3B, 3D, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 7, 7A, 7B, 8. The groomer did report that there is not enough snow yet on route 1A to groom to the Rec Club/Airstrip.
12/25/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 3, 3A, 3B, 3D, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8A, 8C
12/24/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1B, 2, 2A, 2B to Finner Creek, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4E, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7, 7A, 8
12/19/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8, 8B, 8C
12/18/20: The following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1B, 2, 2A to Chikimin, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 8, 8A, 8B
Additional routes- 7C, 7D to Fr Corral and Van Creek. One Groomer moved to the Eagle Creek Staging area for the Entiat ridge.
12/14/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F in the Meadow Creek and Snowcone areas. We are hoping for more snow this week to extend the grooming to the other routes.
12/4/20: Yesterday afternoon, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area;
3, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D; the Snowcone Loop.
Groomer: Pacific Mountain Services
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.
Lake Wenatchee Airstrip (PDF)
Wenatchee River Ranger District
Phone: 509-548-6977
Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911
Directions: 16 miles west of Leavenworth. Highway 2 to Highway 207 north for 5 miles
Elevation: 1,920 feet
80 spaces.
Trails: 1.) Fish Lake Loop (1A,1B,1C) 2.) Trinity ( 2,2A,2B) 3.) Meadow Creek Loop (3,3A-3E) 4.) Pole Ridge/Snowcone(4,4A-4F) 5.) Lower Chiwawa (5, 5A, 5B) 6.) Twin Creek / Alder Creek(6,6A-6D) 7.) French Corral (7, 7A - 7D) 8.) Faultline/Beaver Creek ( 8A-8C)
Trail system 186 miles
Sanitary facilities along trails, vault toilet at French Corral, scenic view point, campgrounds (fees may apply--see US Forest Service web site 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.
Sno-Park Permit required November through 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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
1/23/21:Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7
1/22/21: Today at the Lake, the temp is 26 degrees and partially clear. Although it did attempt to snow a bit more yesterday, no additional measurable precip to mention, unfortunately.
Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8B, 8C
1/16/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 2A, 2B to Finner Creek, 3, 3A, 3B, 3D, 4, 4A, 5, 5B, 6, 6B, 6C, 6D (the top 1/2), 7, 8
1/9/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B to Trinity, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 6D (3/4 of the way from "C" intersection), 7, 8
1/8/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 3B, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8, 8A, 8B, 8C.
One groomer is headed towards Trinity and I will report his complete route tomorrow.
There is also a groomer off the side of the trail on route 4F, just a mile or so from the "S" intersection so use caution in that area.
1/4/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1C (to the end of Hideaway Rd), 2, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 8, 8A, 8B
I mentioned route 1C in the Lk Wenatchee Rts. This route is open ONLY 1.5 miles from Rt. 3 to the vault toilet. The route is closed and not maintained between the Airstrip and the end of Hideaway Rd. It crosses private property and therefore is closed to snowmobilers. Please honor this closure.
1/2/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1C (from rt 3 to the vault toilets), 2, 2A, 2B to Chikimin, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 6, 6B, 6C, 6D (1/4 of the way from Intersection of 6C/6B), 7, 7A
1/1/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5, 5B, 6D (3/4 of way from the "C" junction area), 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8B, 8C
12/26/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 2A, 2B to Chikimin, 3, 3A, 3B, 3D, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 7, 7A, 7B, 8. The groomer did report that there is not enough snow yet on route 1A to groom to the Rec Club/Airstrip.
12/25/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 3, 3A, 3B, 3D, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8A, 8C
12/24/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1B, 2, 2A, 2B to Finner Creek, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4E, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7, 7A, 8
12/19/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 2A, 3, 3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8, 8B, 8C
12/18/20: The following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 1B, 2, 2A to Chikimin, 3, 3A, 3E, 4, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F, 5, 5B, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 7B, 8, 8A, 8B
Additional routes- 7C, 7D to Fr Corral and Van Creek. One Groomer moved to the Eagle Creek Staging area for the Entiat ridge.
12/14/20: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4E, 4F in the Meadow Creek and Snowcone areas. We are hoping for more snow this week to extend the grooming to the other routes.
12/4/20: Yesterday afternoon, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area;
3, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D; the Snowcone Loop.
Groomer: Pacific Mountain Services
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.
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Wenatchee River Ranger District
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Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911
Entiat Ranger District
Phone:509-784-4700
Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911
Snowmobile Sno-Park Restrooms
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Directions: 22 miles north of Wenatchee. Highway 97 ALT north to Entiat River Road/USFS Road 51 west to USFS Road 5800 west (about 2 miles from Ardenvoir) Elevation: 2,500 feet
10 spaces.
Trails: 1.) French Corral/Ardenvoir (7E,7F) 2.) Moe Ridge (9) 3.) Entiat Ridge (10, 10A - 10 G) 4.) Miners Ridge Loop (11, 11A, 11B) 5.) Gold Ridge/Indian Creek (12,12A) 6.) Junction F
Trail system 186 miles
Sanitary facilities along trails, vault toilet at French Corral, scenic view point, campgrounds (fees may apply--see US Forest Service web site for more information)
Sno-Park Permit required November through 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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
1/23/21:Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Entiat area; Van Creek, 10, 10C, 11, 11A, 11B
1/22/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Entiat area; Van Creek, 10, 10A, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F, 11, 11A, 12 (1/2 way from M intersection)
1/16/21: And in the Entiat area; Van Creek, 10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 11, 11A, 11B, 12 (1/2 way, to drifts)
1/9/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Entiat area; Van Creek, 10A, 10B, ,10C, 11, 11A, 11B
1/4/21: Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Entiat area; Van Creek, 7E (1/2 way from F intersection), 10, 10B, 10C, 11, 11A, 11B
1/2/21: And in the Entiat area; Van Creek, 10, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 11, 12 (1/2 way)
12/26/20:Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Entiat area, routes groomed were; Van Creek, 10, 10C, 10D, 11, 11A, 11B, 12 (1/2 way from M intersection). He sent a photo of the sunrise near the lookout, it is attached for you all to see.
12/24/20: Last night, the following routes in the Entiat area; Van Creek, 7E, 9
Groomer: Pacific Mountain Services
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.