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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Chiwawa Sno-Park

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

Chiwawa Trail / Fish Lake Sno-Park

The Chiwawa Trail begins at Fish Lake Sno-Park, Forest Service Road 6200. See info and map link below.Lake Wenatchee and Entiat Valley Groomed Snowmobile Routes - Info and Map

Clara Lake / Marion Lake Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to the Squilchuck Trail #1200 and access up to both Clara and Marion Lake. 

Cold Creek Sno-Park

This Sno-Park offers access to 66 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and has a parking area with 80 spaces. 

Crystal Springs Sno-Park

Crystal Springs is a shared-use Sno-Park managed by WA State Parks. Note: The gravel pit near the Sno-Park is closed to sledding and snow play activity.

Echo Ridge Recreation Area Trailheads

Summer trailheads include Switchback, The Shoe, Lower, Upper, and North Junction. Winter trailheads include Zoom, Snowshoe, Lower, and Upper. See maps at Echo Ridge Trails page. No camping or…

Echo Valley Sno-Park

30 spaces available about 10 miles from Chelan, adjacent to Echo Valley Ski Area. This Sno-park features 100s of motorized, snowmobiling trails.

Eightmile Sno-Park

Open and easily visible Sno-Park parking area on the side of the road, suitable for trailers. Gives access to groomed snowmobile routes up Chewuch River, up 8 Mile Creek and to Sweetgrass Butte. The…

Entiat Sno-Park

Located near the small town of Brief, this Sno-Park features 63 miles of motorized, snowmobiling trails.

Fife's Peak / Crow Lake Way Trailhead / Sno-Park

This trailhead provides access to Crow Lake Way Trail #953 which enters Norse Peak Wilderness. In the winter, this area offers 4 parking spaces and access to cross-country trails. See trail map…