Sno-Park: Skate Creek
In a mature and varied forest setting interspersed with mountain meadows and geographic features, this park is near Mt. Rainier and surrounding wilderness.
General Information
December 1- April 1. Day use only: open sunrise to sunset
Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required for each vehicle December 1 to March 31. Sno-Park permits are available to purchase online and also at Ashford Valley Grocery in Ashford, Trout Lake Grocery in Trout Lake and the Chelatchie Prairie General Store in Amboy. Sno-park permits help pay for snow removal, trail grooming, sanitation facilities, mapping, trail signs, safety education, enforcement and program administration.
Motorized vehicles are not allowed in Wilderness areas. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail.
Day Use:
Washington State Sno-Park Permit required December 01 - March 31 :
$25 per day
$50 per season
$70 per season Special Groomed Trail sticker
Dogs must be on leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.638364
Longitude: -121.710161
Directions
From Packwood, WA Head go east on Highway US-12 for 0.3 miles. Then go left on Skate Creek Road/Forest Road 52 and drive about 4.3 miles to the entrance to the Sno-park at the Forest Road 47/52 junction.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
