Best Snowshoe Trips in the Cascades
White River–Low country snowshoe adventure within the shadow of Mount Rainier
Location: White River Valley Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: up to 10.0 miles Elevation gain: 700 feet Green Trails Map: Greenwater No. 238 Contact: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Notes: Northwest Forest Pass; Parking can be a challenge when snowfall is heavy along roads. Do not park on road shoulders, or block access to substation…
Read MoreDalles Ridge — Wintering Elk and Sublime Alpine views
Quick Facts: Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Land Agency: US Forest Service Round Trip: 8.2 miles Elevation Gain: 1900 feet Green Trails Map: Greenwater no. 238 Contact: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Notes: During periods of low snow levels, parking may be difficult. Access: From Enumclaw follow SR 410 for 13.6 miles turning left (shortly after passing…
Read MoreCorral Pass –Challenging snow shoe trip to high pass on Castle Mountain
Quick Facts: IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTE: UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO SUMMER WILDFIRE DAMAGE THIS ROUTE AND SURROUNDING AREA WILL REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2018. Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Land Agency: National Forest Service Roundtrip: 11.5 miles Elevation Gain: 2,800 feet Contact: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Green Trails Maps: Greenwater no. 238, Lester no. 239,…
Read MoreBig Four Ice Caves─Snowshoe along the Stilly to an iconic Mountain Loop Destination
Quick Facts Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Granite Falls Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 7.0 miles Elevation Gain: 300 feet Note: Northwest Forest Pass required; part of route is on Mountain Loop Highway which is open to snowmobile use. Access: From Granite Falls, follow the Mountain Loop Highway east for 23.5 miles to…
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