Blewett / I-90
- Gold Creek
- Crystal Springs
- Easton Reload
- Lake Easton
- Kachess
- Salmon La Sac
- French Cabin
- The Last Resort
- Teanaway/ 29 Pines
- Mineral Springs
- Reecer Creek
- Blewett Pass
- Elk Heights
- Evergreen
- Taneum
- Manastash
- Clear Lake
- Lily Lake
Gold Creek (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 1 mile east of Snoqualmie Summit. I-90 Exit 54 to frontage road north
Elevation: 2,560 feet
200 spaces.
Trail system 23 miles
Shared with non-motorized recreationists.
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.
**Please note that vehicles blocking the interchange will be ticketed and towed. This sno-park can become very congested with vehicles entering and leaving the sno-park, please be patient.
Planning a day at Gold Creek Sno-Park? Make sure you’ve packed permits, patience and a Plan B!
Park staff are reporting crowded conditions, including full parking lots and illegally parked vehicles. Neighboring Crystal Springs, Lake Easton and Kachess make excellent alternatives
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.
2022-2023 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Groomer: Cle Elum Ranger District-US Forest Service
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.
Crystal Springs (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map
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 to USFS Road 54 for 1 mile
Elevation: 2,400 feet
150 spaces.
Trail system 51 miles
Shared with non-motorized recreationists, sanitary facilities, scenic view point
- Crystal Springs/Easton Reload is on Nordic Pulse! Please check it out on the website here: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WA/Crystal-Springs (Also available on mobile app)
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). Snowmobiler’s need to use caution!
Please note:
Snowmobile access is prohibited on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail (formerly the John Wayne Pioneer Trail) west of Stampede Pass Road.
**Overnight camping and campfires are allowed at Crystal Springs Sno-Park. Campfires must be in a portable fire receptacle not to exceed three feet in diameter and must be at least six inches off the ground.
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.
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 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.
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:
Cole Creek connector trail closed due to washout - See map for new groomed routes.
Schedule - Wed-Sun beginning Dec. 8th
12/9/22: Crystal Springs; groomed 41rd out to radio towers and 122 spur. Continued out 41rd until we hit trees turned around and then returned via Dandy Pass loop and Lost Lake.
12/8/22: Crystal Springs; groomed up and around Dandy Pass including weather station, 54rd and Meadow pass. Also did 5480 to Lost Lake and back.
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)
Lake Easton State Park
Phone: 509-656-2230
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
50 spaces.
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.
- Crystal Springs/Easton Reload is on Nordic Pulse! Please check it out on the website here: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/WA/Crystal-Springs (Also available on mobile app)
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.
2022-2023 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Stampede Pass: Wednesday - Monday including holidays.
Groomer: LandTek
Schedule subject to change due to weather, funding and usage. Please check for updates daily.
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.
Trails: 1.) Lake Easton
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). Snowmobiler's need to use caution!
Trail system 11 miles
Shared with non-motorized recreationists, showers (tokens required) 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 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:
Groomer: Lake Easton State Park--WA State Parks & Recreation
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.
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.
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.
2022-2023 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Schedule is subject to change.
Salmon La Sac (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: North of Cle Elum. I-90 Exit 80 to State Route 903 north for 16 miles. Parking off USFS Road 4315
Elevation: 2,360 feet
100 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 4330 / Fish Lake 2.) 170 / Gallaher 3.) 46 / Cooper Lake
Trail system 38 miles
Shared with non-motorized recreationist, scenic view points, sanitary facility at Tucquala Lake
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:
Grooming has ended for the season as of 3/13/23
Starts December 20, 2022
Biweekly Schedule
Tuesday - Salmon la Sac sno-park - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p)
Thursday - Salmon la Sac (46, 125, 113)
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 114
Friday - Salmon la Sac - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 215
Saturday - Salmon la Sac - 4305, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p)
Tuesday - Salmon la Sac - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113, Fire Road
Thursday - French Cabin - 4308, 4312
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 114
Friday - Salmon la Sac - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 215
Saturday - Salmon la Sac - 4305, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p)
Groomer: Boulder Creek Enterprises
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.
French Cabin (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: North of Cle Elum. I-90 Exit 80 to State Route 903 north on way to Salmon La Sac Sno-Park
Elevation: 2,250 feet
25 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 4308 / French Cabin Cr 2.) 4312 / Thorp Cr
Trail system 12 miles
No 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.
2022-2023 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Grooming has ended for the season as of 3/13/23
Grooming Schedule:
Starts December 20, 2022
Biweekly Schedule
Tuesday - Salmon la Sac snopark - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p)
Thursday - Salmon la Sac (46, 125, 113)
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 114
Friday - Salmon la Sac - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 215
Saturday - Salmon la Sac - 4305, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p)
Tuesday - Salmon la Sac - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113, Fire Road
Thursday - French Cabin - 4308, 4312
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 114
Friday - Salmon la Sac - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 215
Saturday - Salmon la Sac - 4305, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p)
Groomer: Boulder Creek Enterprises
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.
Last Resort (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Emergency Contact Info:
Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-925-8534
Directions: North of Cle Elum. I-90 Exit 80 to State Route 903 north on way to Salmon La Sac Sno-Park
Elevation: 2,350 feet
75 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 113 / Bear Cr 2.) Cle Elum Ridge 3.) The Last Resort to Teanaway
Trail system 31 miles
No sanitary facilities
No Sno-Park permit required. Staging area, available parking depends on conditions. Information provided as a courtesy.
Please note: After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.
Cle Elum Ridge winter access closed for winter logging operations at Alliance Road.
USE CAUTION ACTIVE LOGGING ON THE MIDDLE FORK RD AND TEANAWAY BUTTE RD
2022-2023 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Grooming has ended for the season as of 3/13/23
Grooming Schedule:
Starts December 20, 2022
Biweekly Schedule
Tuesday - Salmon la Sac snopark - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p)
Thursday - Salmon la Sac (46, 125, 113)
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 114
Friday - Salmon la Sac - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 215
Saturday - Salmon la Sac - 4305, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p)
Tuesday - Salmon la Sac - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113, Fire Road
Thursday - French Cabin - 4308, 4312
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 114
Friday - Salmon la Sac - 4330, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p), 215
Saturday - Salmon la Sac - 4305, 170
Last Resort - 4305, 113(p)
Groomer: Boulder Creek Enterprises
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.
Teanaway / 29 Pines (PDF)
Mobile Friendly Map (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 6 miles east of Cle Elum. Highway 97 north to North Fork Teanaway Road north to end of plowing
Elevation: 2,400 feet
25 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 9737 / North Fork Teanaway 2.) 9738 / Blue Cr / Jack Cr 3.) Teanaway to Last Resort
Trail system 36 miles
No sanitary facilities
No Sno-Park permit required. Staging area, available parking depends on conditions. This information is provided as a courtesy.
Please note: After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.
USE CAUTION ACTIVE LOGGING ON THE MIDDLE FORK RD AND TEANAWAY BUTTE RD
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Groomer: Cle Elum Ranger District USFS
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.
Mineral Springs (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 20 miles north of Ellensburg via Highway 97
Elevation: 2,740 feet
30 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 9738 / 9702 / Blue Cr / Red Top 2.) 9712 / Lion Gulch
Trail system 36 miles
No sanitary facilities
No Sno-Park permit required. Staging area, available parking depends on conditions. Trail grooming information is provided as a courtesy.
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:
Groomer: Cle Elum RD
Reecer Creek (PDF)
Cle Elum Ranger District
Phone: 509-852-1100
Directions: 13 miles north of Ellensburg via Reecer Creek Road and USFS Road 3500
Elevation: 2,760 feet
75 spaces.
Trails: 1.) 35 / Lion Rock 2.) 3507 / Snowshoe Ridge
Trail system 70 miles
Shelters, no sanitary facilities
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:
Groomer: Cle Elum Ranger District-US Forest Service
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 on Highway 97
Elevation 4,100 feet
30 spaces.