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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.
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
2/14/19: The Wind River Highway and Curly Creek Highway that connects the FS 90 Road to the Wind River Highway is Closed at this point, and the County is working tomorrow and over the weekend to try to open those roads.
Because the Roads are closed:
- The Lone Butte SnoPark is CLOSED,
- The McClellan SnoPark is CLOSED,
- The Koshko SnoPark is CLOSED,
- The Old Man Pass SnoPark is CLOSED
The Snowmobile and Cross Country Ski Trails have NOT been groomed this week, as the roads have been closed all week. The roads are gated at the intersection of the FS 90 Road and the Curley Creek Highway and also gated at the Fish Hatchery
Old Man Pass is only plowed once a day if conditions call for it and is lowest priority after all other County Roads have been plowed. The Wind River Highway will be plowed thanks to funding from Washington State Parks. The FS 90 Road from Cougar to Northwoods will be plowed and paid for by Skamania County and PacifiCorp.
Thursday 2/7 there is two feet of new snow at this Snow Park, and the snow on these trails is about four feet in the open, and a little less on the trails under the trees. We groomed and set track on both the inner loop between the three SnowParks, and we also groomed the scenic loop "outer loop" and set track there as well. The trail out to McClellan Meadows was groomed, however due to bridges missing east of the McClellan SnowPark on both sides of the wind river highway that section of the inner loop cannot be groomed.
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.
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
2/14/19: The Wind River Highway and Curly Creek Highway that connects the FS 90 Road to the Wind River Highway is Closed at this point, and the County is working tomorrow and over the weekend to try to open those roads.
Because the Roads are closed:
- The Lone Butte SnoPark is CLOSED,
- The McClellan SnoPark is CLOSED,
- The Koshko SnoPark is CLOSED,
- The Old Man Pass SnoPark is CLOSED
The Snowmobile and Cross Country Ski Trails have NOT been groomed this week, as the roads have been closed all week. The roads are gated at the intersection of the FS 90 Road and the Curley Creek Highway and also gated at the Fish Hatchery
Old Man Pass is only plowed once a day if conditions call for it and is lowest priority after all other County Roads have been plowed. The Wind River Highway will be plowed thanks to funding from Washington State Parks. The FS 90 Road from Cougar to Northwoods will be plowed and paid for by Skamania County and PacifiCorp.
Thursday 2/7 there is two feet of new snow at this Snow Park, and the snow on these trails is about four feet in the open, and a little less on the trails under the trees. We groomed and set track on both the inner loop between the three SnowParks, and we also groomed the scenic loop "outer loop" and set track there as well. The trail out to McClellan Meadows was groomed, however due to bridges missing east of the McClellan SnowPark on both sides of the wind river highway that section of the inner loop cannot be groomed.
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.
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
2/14/19:
The Wind River Highway and Curly Creek Highway that connects the FS 90 Road to the Wind River Highway is Closed at this point, and the County is working tomorrow and over the weekend to try to open those roads.
Because the Roads are closed:
- The Lone Butte SnoPark is CLOSED,
- The McClellan SnoPark is CLOSED,
- The Koshko SnoPark is CLOSED,
- The Old Man Pass SnoPark is CLOSED
The Snowmobile and Cross Country Ski Trails have NOT been groomed this week, as the roads have been closed all week. The roads are gated at the intersection of the FS 90 Road and the Curley Creek Highway and also gated at the Fish Hatchery
Old Man Pass is only plowed once a day if conditions call for it and is lowest priority after all other County Roads have been plowed. The Wind River Highway will be plowed thanks to funding from Washington State Parks. The FS 90 Road from Cougar to Northwoods will be plowed and paid for by Skamania County and PacifiCorp.
Thursday 2/7/19 there is two feet of new snow at this Snow Park, and the snow on these trails is about four feet in the open, and a little less on the trails under the trees. We groomed and set track on both the inner loop between the three SnowParks, and we also groomed the scenic loop "outer loop" and set track there as well. The trail out to McClellan Meadows was groomed, however due to bridges missing east of the McClellan SnowPark on both sides of the wind river highway that section of the inner loop cannot be groomed.
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.
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
01/17/19 - The Pineside and SnowKing Snow-Parks are both OPEN and there is about 1-2 feet of snow at the Snow-Park. The cross-country ski trails from this Snow-Park were last groomed on 01/17/19. We are expecting at least a foot of new snow in the next 4-5 days, and may groom the trails again on Saturday 1/19/19 if the conditions and new snow require it. The Cross-Country ski conditions are very good. Snow depth may be thin under the trees, but otherwise is very good.
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.
2018-2019 SEASON
GROOMING UPDATES:
01/17/19 - The Pineside and SnowKing Snow-Parks are both OPEN and there is about 1-2 feet of snow at the Snow-Park. The cross-country ski trails from this Snow-Park were last groomed on 01/17/19. We are expecting at least a foot of new snow in the next 4-5 days, and may groom the trails again on Saturday 1/19/19 if the conditions and new snow require it. The Cross-Country ski conditions are very good. Snow depth may be thin under the trees, but otherwise is very good.
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.