First Day Hike - Mt. Spokane Smith Gap Warming Hut Snowshoe Hike

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Participants will snowshoe west along the Lower Kit Carson Loop Road to Smith Gap and the warming hut which was completed in 2014. Along the way, participants will traverse through a beautiful old-growth cedar-hemlock forest and pass several stream crossings.

Snacks will be provided at the trailhead. Maximum group size is 30. Please register through Eventbrite under the event name “First Day Hike - Smith Gap Warming Hut Snowshoe”. Daily Sno-Park Permit ($25) or Seasonal Sno-Park Permit ($50) is required and can be purchased at the Mount Spokane State Park office/kiosk or online at https://parks.state.wa.us/130/Winter-recreation.

Length of Hike: 2.6 miles

Is this Hike for Beginners? Yes

Degree of Difficulty: Easy

ADA Accessible? No

Stroller Accessible? No

Are leashed dogs allowed? Yes

Restrictions: All dogs must be leashed at all times.

Registration Required: Yes

Things to bring: Snowshoes, waterproof or water-resistant boots, gators or waterproof pants, trekking poles, sunglasses, sunscreen

Cancellation Information: Lynn Makowsky / 509-890-3241 / lynn.makowsky@parks.wa.gov or Rex Schultz / 509-570-3297 / rex.schultz@parks.wa.gov

Directions

47.903984, -117.124505

Meet in the Lower Kit Carson Loop Road parking lot at the first hairpin turn. Address for the Mount Spokane State Park office is 26107 N Mount Spokane Park Dr, Mead WA 99021

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