Blewett / I-90
- Gold Creek
- Hyak
- Kachess
- Crystal Springs
- Cabin Creek
- Lake Easton
- Salmon La Sac
- Blewett Pass
- Pipe Creek
- Swauk Campground
- Elk Heights
- Easton Reload*
- 29 Pines*
- Cle Elum River Campground*
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 (Currently Down) Please Call: 509-656-2338
*Denotes Special Groomed Trail Area
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: Seasonal Sno Park Permit plus Special Groomed Trails Permit sticker or a Daily Sno-Park permit.
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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Hyak Sledding Hill: Sledding Hill is closed for the season.
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 (Currently Down) Please Call: 509-656-2338
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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Friday 3/5/2021 6:11 AM 36 Degrees
Hyak to Crystal Springs: Grooming cancelled today.
Grooming will continue according to schedule Saturday 3/6/2021.
Crystal Dog Sled Trails: Grooming cancelled today.
Grooming will continue according to schedule Saturday 3/6/2021.
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
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!
There is no outlet; dead-end road. Parking is only permitted on the north side of the road. Do not park on highway interchange or onramps or offramps - you will get ticketed and or towed.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Cabin Creek groomed Wednesday-Monday including holidays.
Erling Stordahl groomed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday including holidays.
Grooming is done for the Season
4/1: Groomed lower trails and The Road.
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.
Groomed lower trails and Amabilis to the top on the left Y. Blue sky morning.
Groomed Erling Strordahl yesterday.
Groomed lower trails and Amabilis to the top on the left Y. Blue sky morning.
Groomed Erling Strordahl yesterday.
Lake Easton (PDF)
Lake Easton State Park
Phone: 509-656-2230 (Currently Down) Please Call: 509-656-2338
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: Daily Sno-Park permit, Seasonal Sno-Park Permit with Special Groomed Trails sticker.
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
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Friday 3/5/2021 6:11 AM 36 Degrees
Lake Easton: Grooming is on schedule today and expected to be completed by 8:00 am.
Grooming is expected to continue according to schedule.
Lake Easton Reload: Grooming cancelled today.
Grooming will continue according to schedule Saturday 3/6/2021.
Groomer: Lake Easton State Park
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.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Grooming on Mondays and Fridays unless otherwise noted. (Grooming will not be done on the Christmas or New Year Holidays)
3/22/2021 – Monday – Salmon La Sac – Groomed and set track throughout; new 2-4” of wet snow, temps mid 30’s to low 40’s; today was the last day for grooming at Salmon La Sac..
03/19/2021 – Friday - Salmon La Sac – Groomed and set track throughout; temps upper 30’s – mid 40’s; Still a very nice base throughout trail system, cold temps at night are helping.
03/15/2021 – Monday – Salmon La Sac – Did not groom today, planning on grooming Friday 3/19/21
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.
2020-2021SEASON 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.
EASTON RELOAD (PDF) (teMPORARY SNO-PARK)
*Due to high demand the Winter Recreation Program has opened this temporary snow play and non-motorized parking area adjacent to the snowmobile sno-park parking lot. Please do not park in the snowmobile lot next door. Be cautious, the groomed trail is multi-use including snowmobiles and snow bikes.
Lake Easton State Park
Phone: 509-656-2230 (Currently Down) Please Call: 509-656-2338
Directions: Two miles south of Lake Easton State Park. I-90 Exit 71. At stop sign, south over railroad tracks and right onto Cabin Creek Road to end of plowing.
Elevation: 2,240 feet
Trail system 10 miles
Sanitary facility along 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.
Overnight camping and campfires are allowed at Easton Reload Sno-Park during the winter season. Campfires must be in a portable receptacle not to exceed three feet in diameter and must be at least six inches off the ground
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: Cole Creek Bridge is not groomed, located 2 miles above the Eastern Reload Sno-park, please SLOW DOWN, and stay on the trail and cross the bridge slowly as the bridge surface is not groomed. Caution sings have been posted. Please stay on the trail as you cross WA State Dept. of Wildlife property.
2020-2021SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Friday 2/5/2021 7:00AM 38 Degrees partly cloudy with light rain heavy at times
Lake Easton: Grooming is suspended due to insufficient snow levels for operation.
Lake Easton Reload: Groomed Today in the pm
Next groom Monday 2/8/2021 in the PM.
Monday 2/1/2021 7:00AM 38 Degrees partly cloudy with light rain
Lake Easton: Grooming is suspended due to insufficient snow levels for operation.
Lake Easton Reload: Groomed Today in the pm
Schedule subject to change due to weather, funding and usage. Please check for updates daily.
29 PINES* (*Temporary Sno-park)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 22 miles north of Cle Elum at the end of the N. Fork Teanaway Road just past the fish hatchery on your left at the 29 Pines summer campground location.
Elevation: 2,400 feet
25 spaces.
- 29 Pines Temporary Sno-Park in the Teanaway Community Forest for non-motorized winter recreation with a snow play emphasis and snowshoe/ski blazed trail along the river. Plowed parking, and sanitation, and trailhead signs. The 1 mile un-groomed snowshoe trail is marked by blue diamonds and connects to a longer tour out via the Jungle Creek Road. In partnership with DNR/WDFW and private contractors. Groomed multi-use trails are nearby. Approx. 20-30 plowed parking spaces adjacent to the river. $20 daily or $40 seasonal non-motorized sno-park permits are required, no special groomed sticker needed.
Cle elum river campground* (*TEMPORARY SNO-PARK)
CLE ELUM RANGER DISTRICT
PHONE: 509-852-1100
Directions: Take exit 80 Roslyn/Suncadia; turn left onto Bullfrog Rd; stay strait onto WA-903 N past Roslyn and Ronald towns; road turns into Salmon La Sac road, sno-park is on the left 12 miles from Roslyn. Approx. 2 hrs drive time from Seattle. Plowed parking is just north of entrance along county road.
Nice 1 mile un-groomed snowshoe loop trail takes families out along the river and back into the summer campground. Build a snowman and have lunch in the snow next to the river. Plowed Parking for 30 cars. $20 daily $40 seasonal
Directions: Take exit 80 Roslyn/Suncadia; turn left onto Bullfrog Rd; stay strait onto WA-903 N past Roslyn and Ronald towns; road turns into Salmon La Sac road, sno-park is on the left 12 miles from Roslyn. Approx. 2 hrs drive time from Seattle. Google map “Cle Elum River Campground”
Nice 1 mile un-groomed snowshoe loop trail takes families out along the river and back into the summer campground. Build a snowman and have lunch in the snow next to the river. Plowed Parking for 30 cars. $20 daily $40 seasonal