Summit Sno-Park/Trailhead

Summit Sno-Park is located 45 minutes west of Klamath Falls, Oregon off of highway 140, just east of the Klamath-Jackson County line. A classic High Cascades forest of rich green Douglas, Grand, and White firs dominate the landscape. At 5,000 feet in elevation, this Sno-Park is perched on the crest of the southern Oregon Cascades Mountains.

Summit is the only Sno-Park that is exclusive to cross country skiers in the Fremont-Winema National Forest! It offers an expansive parking lot for up to 50 cars, and one vault toilet. It also hosts a trailhead to the Pacific Crest Trail which heads north into Sky Lakes Wilderness. Food and lodging available at nearby Lake of the Woods Resort and Fish Lake Resort.

Be sure to pick up a winter trails map at either the Klamath or Chiloquin Ranger District. You can expect snow from late November through February, and often in the shoulder seasons.

There is no potable water. Visitors need to bring plenty of water.

General Information

Year-round

Oregon State Sno-park Permit required between November 15th - April 30th.

There are no motorized Off Highway Vehicles or Over Snow Vehicles allowed in the area. Wilderness regulations apply within nearby Sky Lakes Wilderness.

No fee May through November.

Snow shoes and cross country skis available within a couple miles at the Lake of the Woods Resort (866) 201-4194

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.39640469

Longitude: -122.2901449

Directions

From Klamath Falls, OR:
Summit Sno-Park and Trailhead is located 40 minutes northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon. From Klamath Falls, OR take Oregon Highway 140 west toward Medford, Oregon, for approximately 36 miles and destination will be on your right.

From Medford, OR:
Summit Sno-Park and Trailhead is located 55 minutes east of Medford, Oregon. From Medford, OR take Oregon Highway 140 east towards Klamath Falls, Oregon, for approximately 41 miles and the destination will be on your left.