Sno-Park: Flattop

Area Status: Open

Snow park lot, cleared from snow showing the shelter at edge of lot

The Sno-Park provides assess to 154 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and is used primarily by snowmobilers. The trails lead to remote forest and scenic high elevations lakes. There is a good view of Mt. Adams from the Snow Park. It has a warming shelter with wood stove and picnic tables. The parking area accommodates 70 vehicles.

In a mature and varied forest setting with mountain meadows and geographic features, this site is near the Mt. Adams Wilderness. Visitors will find access to trails leading to remote forest lakes, high-mountain elevations.

After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

For more information including grooming and plowing updates visit Washington State Parks winter recreation website: https://parks.state.wa.us/306/South-Cascades.

Atkisson, Flattop & Lone Butte Sno-Parks map (.pdf)

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	12/12/2024: Sno-park is now open for the season. In the winter for winter grooming and plowing updates visit the Washington State Parks winter recreation website. Contact Mt. Adams Ranger District (509) 395-3402 for current conditions. Washington Sno-Park passes are required December 1-March 31.
Area Amenities:	Picnic tables Parking Toilets
Permit Info:	Washington State Sno-Park permits are required Dec 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.
Open Season:	December 1 - April 1
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Motorized vehicles are not allowed in nearby Mt. Adams or Indian Heaven 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. Wilderness regulations apply in Wilderness areas.
Closest Towns:	Trout Lake, WA
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (1)
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Stevenson, WA, take State Route 14 east to Highway 141, then north to Forest Road 88. Sno-Park is approximately 6 miles NW of Trout Lake at junction of Forest Roads 88 and 8821.

Accessibility:

This site is in a remote forest setting. The parking area is flat, but terrain will be difficult, especially in winter.