Winter Sports

There's nothing like a fresh snowfall to get people into the mountains. Enjoy the excitement of downhill skiing or the quiet solitude of snowshoeing on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Before you go, check current weather and avalanche risk to make sure you are prepared for the conditions. If you are backcountry skiing or hiking be aware of tree well and deep snow safety. 

Skiing/Snowboarding

The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest hosts the land for Mission Ridge Ski area, as well as territory for side and backcountry options.

Snowmobiling

More than 168 miles of snowmobile trails can take you throughout the forest. Most trails are not maintained, and parking is limited outside of Sno-Park lots.

Attention Snowmobiles:

• Snowmobiles are not allowed on forest roads when the roads are passable by highway vehicles.
• Snowmobiles must have a 24-inch base of snow before riding off-road within the Mt. Baker National Recreation Area to avoid resource damage.

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Cross-country skiers can swoosh over hundreds of miles of forest trails. Echo Ridge in Chelan, Lake Wenatchee, Plain Community Trails all provide commercial and groomed cross-country ski trails.

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American Ridge Lodge

Tucked in the foothills of the Cascades, the American Ridge Lodge sits just outside the boundary of the William O. Douglas Wilderness. The rustic and spacious 43-foot x 48-foot lodge, although…

American River Guard Station

Dappled sunlight filters through the trees and splashes across the roof of the American River Guard Station. The cabin, located in the heart of the central Cascades recreation area off the scenic…

Antilon Lake Campground

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Antilon Lake camping area is great for large groups and accessible to small RV's. Antilon Lake is open to fishing, and non-motorized or electric-motor boats. Not recommended for swimming. During the…

Black Canyon Sno-Park

Black Canyon Sno-Park gives access to groomed snowmobile trails to Chelan Ridge and Parrish Peak, Cooper Mountain, Oss Peak, and Ski Peak areas with many scenic views.

Blewett Pass Sno-Park

Shared-use Sno-Park offering 70 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, and 57 miles of marked un-groomed XC ski/snowshoe trails. Approximately 30 parking spaces.

Boulder Creek Sno-Park

This Sno-Park offers groomed snowmobile trails and has 10 parking spaces. This Sno-Park gives access to East Chewuch Road (forest road #5010), Boulder Creek Road to Conconully and north onto forest…

Bumping Lake Sno-Park

Bumping Lake Sno-Park is located at the end of Bumping Lake Road, Forest Service Road #1800, and the Bumping Lake Dam junction. Offers exceptional snowshoe/cross-country ski opportunities. Open to…

Cabin Creek Sno-Park

Non-motorized Sno-Park offering 21 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails. Approximately 200 parking spaces.

Chickadee Trailhead

In the winter, Chickadee Trailhead gives access to many cross-country ski trails west of Patterson Lake. In summer months those trails are open to hiking and mountain biking.

Chiwawa Sno-Park

Sno-Park for non-motorized use only.See map link below. Lake Wenatchee and Chiwawa Groomed Snowmobile Routes Map