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Deer Creek Nordic (PDF)
Republic Ranger District
Phone: 509-775-7400
Emergency Contact Info:
Ferry County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-775-3132
Directions: East of Curlew. State Route 21 to County Road 602 east to Boulder-Deer Creek Summit. Parking on left side
Elevation: 4,600 feet
20 spaces.
Dual tracks, skate lane 9 kilometers; marked un-groomed trails; dog-friendly trails
Sanitary facilities, ski patrol, instruction area, campground, scenic view points
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:
1/25/23: Boulder: Today had some freezing temperatures in the early morning that made for acceptable grooming conditions. Boulder north and the campground were groomed and had ski tracks set. It was a beautiful morning and a great day ski!
1/19/23: Six plus inches of fresh snow were packed and corduroyed on the North and South side. Ski tracks were set on the south side and one mile out to the big rock on the North side. Past the big rock the deck is packed and corduroyed, but watch out for ridges and inconsistencies.
1/11/23: Completed Boulder North and South including setting ski tracks.
1/10/23: Packed and corduroyed Boulder North and the campground loop.
1/6/23: completed Boulder south including setting ski tracks. Boulder North got packed and corduroyed in the campground loop and about one mile on the main trail (to the big rock)
12/30/22: Boulder: Over the last two days completed boulder North and South. Boulder North got about 3” of snow last night that filled in the ski tracks set. Boulder South got packed and corduroyed before the morning warmed up .
12/28/22: Boulder: packed and corduroy the North side.
12/8/22: Boulder: North side corduroy was set today 12/7/2022. Conditions were cold and windy but made for good grooming. There was some wind load that was leveled out and extensive moose tracks that required several passes to fix before they froze in.
12/3/22: Deer Creek Nordic: The south run was groomed and had two ski tracks put in today (12/3) cold temps and plenty of fresh snow made for great grooming conditions. The is out and conditions are great, a perfect time to dust off the skis.
Groomer: Colville National Forest
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.
Frater Lake (PDF)
Three Rivers RD-Kettle Falls
Phone: 509-738-6111
Emergency Contact Info:
Pend Oreille Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-447-3151
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:
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
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.
Geophysical (PDF)
Newport Ranger District
Phone: 509-447-3129
Emergency Contact Info:
Pend Oreille Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-447-3151
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
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
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.
Fields Spring (PDF)
Fields Spring State Park
Phone: 509-256-3332
Emergency Contact Info:
Asotin County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-758-2331
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.