Where Can I go Cross-Country Skiing?
We have focused on commercial groomed areas and state Sno-Parks here, since these are the areas we ski at and know. If you ski at an area not listed here and would like to share info on the area, e-mail us the information and we'll add it to the list.
1. State-Wide Sno-Park System
Washington State maintains a series of winter recreation sites around the state. Some of these (like Cabin Creek) are groomed for both diagonal and skating, some are groomed just for diagonal stride, and some are only groomed occasionally. The cost for using these parks is either $7 per vehicle per day, or $20 per season for a Sno-Park permit. The season permits are also valid in Oregon and Idaho, and can be used on two vehicles registered to the same owner. A new additional $20 fee is in place this year for using the areas that are groomed regularly. The areas that require this season groomed trail permit are: Cabin Creek, Lake Easton, Lake Keechelus, Price Creek, Lake Wenatchee, Chiwawa Loop, Crystal Springs, Kahler Glenn, and Mount Spokane. The first four of these areas are between 5 and 20 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass.
Sno-Park and groomed trail permits are available at most outdoor stores. For more information call 800-233-0321. The Washington State Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trails and Snowmobile Guide is also available for $4 at these same stores.
2. Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (east of Stevens Pass)
Trails: Ski Hill, 5K groomed, 3K lighted; Golf Course, 10K groomed; Icicle River, 7.5K groomed
Both diagonal and skating lanes provided.
Open: Daily 8 AM - 4 PM
Fee: $7 / day for adults, over 70 or under 12 years, free.
Telephone: 509-548-5115 or 509-548-5807
3. Methow Valley Ski Area (70 miles north of Chelan on Hwy 20)
Trails: 200K diagonal/skating groomed between Rendezvous, Mazama, Sun Mountain
Only ski area in US with hut-to-hut skiing on set double tracks.
Open: Daily December - March
Fee: half-day $11, full day $14, 3-day $33
Telephone: 509-996-3287 or 800-682-5787
Web Site: www.methow.com
4. Stevens Pass Nordic Center (5 miles east of Stevens Pass Summit)
Trails: 25K diagonal/Skating groomed
Open: 9 AM - 4 PM Friday-Sunday. Daily from Dec. 21 - Jan. 3.
Fee: $8 / day; season pass is $64
Telephone: 360-973-2441
Web Site: www.stevenspass.com
5. White Pass (51 miles west of Yakima on Hwy 12)
Trails: 20K groomed, double tracked and skating lane
Open: 9 AM - sunset Thursday - Sunday. Daily Dec. 19 - Jan. 3.
Fee: $7 / day; season pass is $100
Telephone: 509-672-3106 or 509-672-3100
Web Site: www.whitepass.com
6. The Summit at Snoqualmie (Exits 52-54 off I-90 east of Seattle)
Trails: 55K groomed, double tracked and skating lane. 4K lighted for night skiing and
Wednesday night races.
Open: 9 AM - 10 PM Wednesday; 9 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday-Sunday. Daily Dec 23 - Jan 3.
Fee: $9 / day; season pass is $139
Telephone: 425-434-6646 or 206-236-1600
Web Site: www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com