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Thank you for a great season, updates to resume December 2017.- Wakepish
- Marble Mountain
- Cougar
- Ape Caves
- McClellan Meadows
- Curley Creek
- Koshko
- Lookout
- Oldman Pass
- Smith Butte
- SnowKing
- Pineside
- Govt Mineral Springs
Wakepish
Cowlitz Valley Ranger District
360-497-1100
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: 19 miles south of Randle. Highway 12 to Highway 131/Cispus Road south to USFS Road 25 south. Sno-Park is 1/8 mile up USFS Rd 99.
Elevation: 2,800 feet
30 spaces.
Backcountry experience
Shared with snowmobile users, scenic view point, toilet, shelter with wood stove
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.
Marble Mountain
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
360-449-7800
Emergency Contact Info:
Cowlitz County Sheriff Office
360-577-3092
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: 13 miles east of Cougar. Lewis River Road (SR 503/USFS Road 90) to junction of USFS roads 83 and 8312
Elevation: 2,700 feet
230 spaces.
Trail system 30 kilometers marked and ungroomed (ski), 25 miles (snowmobile)
Shared with snowmobile users, limited base setting, sanitary facilities
Important Notice for Snowmobilers, Snowshoers & Skiers
The climbing route is being closed to snowmobile users to improve safety for winter climbers, skiers and snowshoers. Climbing permits required for everyone above 4,800 feet on Mount St. Helens. Between November 1 and March 31 permits are free and available by self-registration at Marble Mountain Sno-Park and at the Climber’s Register at the Lone Fir Resort in Cougar. Between March 31 and November 1, the permits are $15 plus a $7 service charge for a total of $22. For information please contact the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at 360-891-5003.
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.
Cougar
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
360-449-7800
Emergency Contact Info:
Cowlitz County Sheriff Office
360-577-3092
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: 8 miles east of Cougar. Lewis River Road (SR 503/USFS Road 90) to junction of USFS roads 83 and 8100
Elevation: 2,200 feet
30 spaces.
18 kilometers marked and ungroomed (ski), trail system 25 miles (snowmobile)
Shared with motorized recreationists, sanitary facility at Kalama Horse Camp, shelter with wood stove, scenic view points along trails
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.
Important Notice for Snowmobilers, Snowshoers & Skiers
The climbing route is being closed to snowmobile users to improve safety for winter climbers, skiers and snowshoers. Climbing permits required for everyone above 4,800 feet on Mount St. Helens. Between November 1 and March 31 permits are free and available by self-registration at Marble Mountain Sno-Park and at the Climber’s Register at the Lone Fir Resort in Cougar. Between March 31 and November 1, the permits are $15 plus a $7 service charge for a total of $22. For information please contact the Gifford Pinchot National Forest at 360-891-5003.
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.
Ape Cave
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
360-449-7800
Emergency Contact Info:
Cowlitz County Sheriff Office
360-577-3092
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: East of Cougar. Lewis River Road (SR 503/USFS Road 90) to junction of USFS roads 83 & 8303, turn west (left) onto Road 8303 and go .2 mi toward the Trail of Two Forests.
Elevation: 2,115 feet
15 spaces.
Backcountry experience
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 onsite during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.
This is an un-groomed Sno-Park.
McClellan Meadows
Mount Adams Ranger District
509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS Road 3053
Elevation: 2,900 feet
30 spaces.
Trails: 1.) Wind River Core
Tracks 24 kilometers; marked ungroomed route
Vault toilets
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.
2016-2017 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Groomer: NW Snow Grooming
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.
Curley Creek
Mount Adams Ranger District
509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS Road 103
Elevation: 2,900 feet
5 spaces.
Backcountry experience
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, 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.
This is an un-groomed Sno-Park.
Koshko
Mount Adams Ranger District
509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS 3054
Elevation: 2,980 feet
60 spaces.
Trails: 1.) Wind River Core
Tracks 24 kilometers, portions of marked ungroomed trails
Vault toilet
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.
2016-2017 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Groomer: NW Snow Grooming
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.
Lookout
Mount Adams Ranger District
509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS Road 31
Elevation: 2,832 feet
5 spaces.
Backcountry experience
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, 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 onsite during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.
This is an un-groomed Sno-Park.
Oldman Pass
Mount Adams Ranger District
509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: Northeast of Carson. State Route 14 to Wind River Highway and USFS Road 3055
Elevation: 3,040 feet
40 spaces.
Trails: 1.) Wind River Core
Tracks 24 kilometers; stretches of marked ungroomed trails
Vault toilets, designated snow play area, tubing hill
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.
2016-2017 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Groomer: NW Snow Grooming
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.
Smith Butte
Mount Adams Ranger District
509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
509-574-2500
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Directions: 9 miles northeast of Trout Lake. Highway 141 north to Mount Adams Road and USFS Road 82
Elevation: 3,850 feet
25 spaces.
Backcountry experience
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, sanican
During heavy snowfall, this Sno-Park's parking lot will not be cleared.
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.
SnowKing
Mount Adams Ranger District
509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
509-574-2500
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Directions: 6 miles northeast of Trout Lake. Highway 141 north to Mount Adams Road and USFS Road 82
Elevation: 3,225 feet
25 spaces.
Tracks 28 kilometers
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, vault toilet
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.
2016-2017 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Groomer: NW Snow Grooming
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.
Pineside
Mount Adams Ranger District
509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
Yakima County Sheriff's Office
509-574-2500
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Directions: 5 miles north of Trout Lake. State Route 14 to Highway 141 northeast to County Road 17 and USFS Road 82
Elevation: 2,800 feet
25 spaces.
Tracks 28 kilometers
Also used by snowmobile recreationists, vault toilet
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.
2016-2017 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
Groomer: NW Snow Grooming
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.
Government Mineral Springs
Mobile Friendly Map
Mount Adams Ranger District
509-395-3400
Emergency Contact Info:
Skamania County Sheriff's Office
509-427-9490
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Directions: Northeast of Carson. Wind River Highway/USFS Road 30 to the end of USFS Rd 3065 (1 mile)
Elevation: 1,400 feet
2 spaces.
Backcountry experience
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 onsite during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.
This is an un-groomed Sno-Park.