Union Creek Sno-Park/Trailhead
In the winter this Sno-Park offers access to cross-country trails in winter and four parking spaces.
Summer and fall access to Union Creek Trail #956 which leads to Union Creek Falls on the first part of the trail before climbing steeply into alpine terrain to intersect the Pacific Crest Trail at Crown point within Norse Peak Wilderness.
At a Glance
Fees: | $5/vehicle/day May 1 through October 31. |
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Permit Info: | Washington State Sno-Park Permit required November 1 through April 30. |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply |
Closest Towns: | Naches, WA |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | No |
Passes: | Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment May 1 through October 31. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Naches Ranger District. |
General Information
General Notes:Winter Recreation:
Washingon State Parks and Recreation Union Creek Map (PDF File).
Roads and trails on the Naches Ranger District are groomed for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing by a Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission contractor.
For a list of trails, maps and a grooming schedule go to winter recreation Washington State and click on Parks and Recreation. Once there, go to non-motorized Sno-Park locations and click on Greenwater/Yakima. From this point you’ll see a map with all the Sno-Parks. Click on the park name and you will get a map and other information.
Directions:
From Naches, WA take US-12 west for 4.4 miles. Then take State Route 410 west for another 38 miles to Forest Service Road 472 and the Union Creek Sno-Park and trailhead.