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Gold Creek (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 1 mile north of the freeway. I-90 Exit 54 to frontage road
Elevation: 2,560 feet
200 spaces.
Sanitary facilities available
Shared with snowmobile users, snowshoeing, limited snow play
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.
Sno-Park traffic can become very congested 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.
Hyak (PDF)
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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 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). Snowmobilers 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 8:00am.
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.
For additional information visit Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council.
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Thursday 02/21/2019 5:13 PM 33 Degrees / Clear
Hyak Sledding Hill:
Grooming will continue according to schedule Friday - Monday.
Sledding Hill is open.
Hyak to Crystal Springs:
Grooming will continue according to schedule Friday - Monday.
Trail conditions are good.
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 posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Schedule is subject to change.
Kachess (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 4 miles north of I-90 Exit 62 on Kachess Lake Road
Elevation 2,340 feet
100 spaces.
Backcountry experience
Shared with snowmobile users, sanitary facilities at Kachess Campground
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.
Crystal Springs (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Dog Sled Map (PDF)
Lake Easton State Park
Phone: 509-656-2230
Directions: 8 miles east of Snoqualmie Summit. I-90 Exit 62 then 1 mile south on USFS Road 54
Elevation: 2,400 feet
100 spaces.
Non-Motorized Lot
Dog Lot
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.
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 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). Snowmobilers: Please exercise 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 caution. Plowed roads will be groomed on the next scheduled grooming.
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Groomer: LandTek - Erling Stordahl trails.
Groomer: Lake Easton State Park-WA State Parks and Recreation Commission - Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail (formerly the John Wayne Pioneer Trail) and dog sled/multi-use trails.
Groomer: Mountaineers Meany Lodge - 420 Road
Thursday 02/21/2019 5:13 PM 33 Degrees / Clear
Hyak to Crystal Springs:
Grooming will continue according to schedule Friday - Monday.
Trail conditions are good.
Crystal Dog Trail System:
Grooming will continue according to schedule Friday and Monday.
Trail conditions are good.
Easton Reload to Crystal Springs:
Grooming will continue according to schedule Friday and Monday.
Trail conditions are good.
Erling Stordahl
2/10/19: Groomed
2/7/19: No New Grooming
Hyak to Crystal Springs:
Grooming has been cancelled for Friday 2/8 due to mechanical breakdown.
Grooming will continue according to schedule Saturday 2/9.
Trail conditions are fair.
Crystal Dog Trail System:
Grooming has been cancelled for Friday 2/8 due to mechanical breakdown.
Grooming will continue according to schedule Saturday 2/9.
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5400 Rd:
Grooming has been cancelled for Friday 2/8 due to mechanical breakdown.
Grooming will continue according to Saturday 2/9.
Trail conditions are fair.
2/2/19: No Grooming at Erling
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.
Cabin Creek (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Emergency Contact Info:
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 509-925-8534
Directions: 10 miles east of Snoqualmie Summit, I-90, exit 63
Elevation: 2,462 feet
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 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.
Additional Information
- Washington State Department of Transportation road conditions and weather forecasts
- Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center snow pack and avalanche safety
- Kongsberger Ski Club
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 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 & dog sled). Snowmobiler's need to use caution!
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATE:
Groomer:LandTek
Cabin Creek
3/15/19: Groomed lower trails and Erling Stordahl
3/13/19: Amabilis to the top.
3/13/19: 30 degrees and snowing. Heavy trace of new snow. Grooming lower trails and Amabilis to Y.
3/6/19: 24 degrees and light snow. Groomed lower trails and Amabilis to the Y.
3/5/19: 14 degrees and high broken clouds. Groomed lower trails
3/4/19: With conditions continuing to be this good we have decided as a family to add Tuesday’s at Cabin Creek to make up for the grooming schedule changes at Hyak.
Cabin Creek: Tuesday-Sunday ( Amabilis twice a week )
Erling Stordahl: Thursday, Saturday,Sunday
REMEMBER:
Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.
Lake Easton (PDF)
Lake Easton State Park
Phone: 509-656-2230
Directions: I-90 Exit 70 in day-use area
Elevation: 2,200 feet
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 Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail (formerly the John Wayne Pioneer Trail) of USFS Rd 5400 to Easton is shared use (snowmobile, x-country ski, snowshoe and dog sled). Snowmobilers: Please exercise 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.
For additional information visit Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Thursday 02/21/2019 5:13 PM 33 Degrees / Clear
5400 Rd:
Grooming will continue according to schedule Friday - Monday.
Trail conditions are good.
Lake Easton:
Grooming will continue according to schedule Friday - Monday.
Trail conditions are good.
Groomer: Lake Easton
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.
Salmon La Sac (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: North of Roslyn. I-90 Exit 80 to State Route 903 north for 16 miles. Parking off USFS Road 4315
Elevation: 2,360 feet
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.
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
2018-2019 Grooming days will be on Monday and Thursdays unless other wise noted.
3/11/19 – Salmon La Sac – Groomed and set track throughout trail system; beginning temps low 20’s, ending temps mid 30’s; no new snow but a new system is moving in tonight with predictions of 5-7”.
3/4/19 – Salmon La Sac – Groomed and set track throughout; no new snow, temps ranged from low teens to low 20’s, mostly sunny.
2/28/19 – Salmon La Sac – Groomed and set track; temps ranged from mid-teens – mid 30’s and sunny; 3” of new.
2/21/19 – Salmon La Sac – Groomed and set track throughout; 4” of new, sunny with temps ranging from upper teens – low 30’s.
2/18/19 – Salmon La Sac – Groomed and set track throughout; 4” of new w/ temps ranging from low to upper 20’s and snowing lightly; section from snow park to Cayuse C.G. is a little narrow in places.
2/15/19 – Salmon La Sac – Spoke w/ Groomer operator and he was able to groom SLS CG, down to the trailhead and through Cayuse CG. He did not groom connecter from SLS snow park to Cayuse CG.
2/12/19 - Salmon La Sac - The Cle Elum Ranger Station is closed due to weather & road conditions. There will be no grooming at Salmon La Sac today.
2/11/19 - Salmon La Sac - No grooming today due to hazardous weather and road conditions. May groom tomorrow, conditions permitting.
Groomed and set track throughout the Salmon La Sac trail system on 2-7-2019. No new snow and slightly icy.
Groomer: Cle Elum Ranger District-US Forest Service
**For additional information: follow Salmon La Sac on Twitter or visit Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council
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.
Blewett Pass (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 25 miles south of Leavenworth. Highway 97 to top of Blewett Pass
Elevation: 4,100 feet
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 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.
This is an un-groomed Sno-Park.
Pipe Creek (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 29 miles east of Cle Elum via Highway 97
Elevation: 3,600 feet
20 spaces.
Backcountry experience with 92 kilometers of marked trails
Scenic view points, sanitary facilities at Discovery Trail
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. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.
Swauk Campground (PDF)
Interested in a guided Snowshoe walk? Read more information about guided walks.
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 27 miles east of Cle Elum via Highway 97
Elevation: 3,120 feet
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 un-groomed Sno-Park.
ELK HEIGHTS (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: South of Cle Elum. I-90 Exit 93 to Elk Heights Road south for 1 mile
Elevation: 2,350 feet
30 spaces.
Trails: 1.) Peoh Point
Trail system: Horseshoe Canyon Road is closed to snowmobiles and groomed for Non-motorized use.
Sanitary facilities, 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.
Please note:
After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Groomer: LandTek
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.