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Frater Lake (PDF)

Three Rivers RD-Kettle Falls
Phone: 509-738-6111

Emergency Contact Info:
Pend Oreille Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-447-3151

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Directions: East of Colville. Highway 20 east to Frater Lake trailhead
Elevation: 3,180 feet
15 spaces.

Tracks 16 kilometers
Sanitary facilities, warming hut

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:

2022-2023 Grooming Calendar

1/26/23: All northern loops by frater lake and the Leo loops to the South were packed and ski tracks were set. Significant ice accumulation and boot tracks were present. Watch out for patchy ice and a few boot caused post holes between the parking lot and Frater Cabin

1/20/23: All northern loops by frater lake and the Leo loops to the South were packed and ski tracks were set. We finally got some cold temperatures out at frater which made for beautiful grooming conditions. Despite the warm temperatures recently, the base is in good shape. Multiple passes with the Trail tenderizer broke up any sections where Ice had formed, leaving a consistent ski surface.

1/5/23: Today, packed, corduroy and set ski track on Frater North. 

12/20/22: Packed, corduroy and set ski track on all of the frater and leo loops, minus lions tale. Very cold temps make winter recreation difficult but the conditions were great for grooming.

12/19/22: Packed and corduroy the north loop of frater lake. Due to deep snow and down trees tracks were not set, will be done tomorrow.

12/6/22: groomed and set ski tracks on lake leo loop. Conditions for grooming were favorable.

12/3/22: Frater Lake:  All upper loops groomed and ski tracks set yesterday (12/3/2022) Lots of fresh snow and cold conditions made it great for grooming. Ski season is upon us. Take advantage of this early snow and come out for some winter fun!

National Forest-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.

Sherman Pass (PDF)

Three Rivers RD-Kettle Falls
Phone: 509-738-6111

Emergency Contact Info:
Ferry County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-775-3132

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Directions: Northwest of Colville. Highway 395 to Highway 20 west for 23 miles to Sherman Pass. Parking on north side
Elevation: 5,575 feet
25 spaces.

Backcountry experience

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.

This is an un-groomed Sno-Park.

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Geophysical (PDF)

Newport Ranger District
Phone: 509-447-3129

Emergency Contact Info:
Pend Oreille Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-447-3151

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Directions: North of Newport. Highway 2 east across the Pend Oreille River. Immediately turn north at the end of the bridge onto Le Clerc Road (County Road 9305) and follow 7.5 miles to Indian Creek Road (Co Rd 3029) east. Go 1.5 miles to trail head.
Elevation: 2,480 feet
20 spaces.

Tracks, skate lane 11 kilometers
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:

1/23/23: Regroomed and Nordic Set all trails. The deck is firm with 2” of fresh snow on top.  Nordic track is in great shape, and the sides are going to be good for all users.   Anticipated cooler weather will help preserve things through the week and into the weekend, with a chance of light snow. 

1/18/23: Refreshed and regroomed Cougar, Whitetail, Chipmunk and Ponderosa. The outer loops are still holding up fairly well from the previous groom. Snow is still hanging on and conditions are still relatively good. The storm debris is still lingering in some spots so expect that especially on Rough Ridge Loop.   Anticipated cooler weather will help preserve things through the weekend and into next week, with a chance of light snow.  At this time only Nordic Skis and Snowshoes are recommended for the rest of the week,  but starting Friday things will firm up nicely.

1/4/23: Storm damage has been cleaned and cleared! There was a significant amount.  Nordic track set on the majority of the trails. Trails are in fantastic shape and should be fast and firm.  Nordic Skiers, Snowshoers and Fat Bikers should enjoy conditions for several days to come but should pay attention as conditions change rapidly.

1/3/23: The deck had to be re-done to smooth out and cover up some of that damage.  There are still some areas that need to be logged out, and that will be the focus.   At this time there are NO Nordic tracks set, however, “Cougar, Whitetail. Flatlander, and Ponderosa, have been groomed and would be best suited for Fat Bikes and Snowshoes as temperature have cooled back down and the deck is firm.

Groomer: Colville RD

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.

 Mount Spokane

ONE-DAY SNO-PARK PERMIT OR SEASONAL PERMIT W/ SPECIAL GROOMED TRAIL STICKER REQUIRED

Mount Spokane State Park
Phone: 509-238-4258

Emergency Contact Info:
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-532-8940

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Selkirk Lodge Nordic Parking area live webcam

Directions to Selkirk Lodge: Northeast of Spokane (3.5 miles inside Mount Spokane State Park). Highway 2 north to Highway 206 for 15 miles to park entrance. Proceed up to Sno-Park.
Elevation: 4,600 feet

Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Selkirk Lodge open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

180 parking spaces at Selkirk Lodge.

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 Dec. thru March at Mt. Spokane

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:

Visit Nordic Pulse for the new groomer tracking report

Printable daily trail grooming report - PDF (includes weekends and holidays)

Groomer: Mount Spokane State Park

REMEMBER:  Grooming takes place Thursday though Monday.  Reports are posted when trail grooming information is provided. No updates on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. 

Schedule is subject to change.

Mt. Spokane Snowshoe Parking Lot (PDF)

Mount Spokane State Park
Phone: 509-238-4258

Emergency Contact Info:
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Phone: 509-532-8940

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Directions: Northeast of Spokane (1.7 miles inside Mount Spokane State Park). Highway 2 north to Highway 206, enter at Mount Spokane Park Drive on Linders Ridge
Elevation: 3,900 feet
Open 8 am to 10 pm

Warming hut and restroom located along the Kit Carson Trail.

20 spaces.

Snowshoe trails, backcountry experience

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.

Fields Spring (PDF)

Fields Spring State Park
Phone: 509-256-3332

Emergency Contact Info:
Asotin County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-758-2331

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Directions: 4.5 miles south of Anatone via Highway 129
Elevation: 4,000 feet
Open 8 a.m. 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 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 Calendar

Groomer: Fields Spring 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.