RECREATION
Snowmobiling
There are 168 miles of snowmobile trails in the Forest. Most areas are
not maintained during winter months and parking is limited in areas outside
of Sno-Park lots.
Sno-Park areas are made available through
a partnership with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
When using a Sno-Park lot, your vehicle must have a current Sno-Park
permit displayed in the windshield. Sno-Park lots are available on the
Mt. Baker and Snoqualmie Ranger Districts.
Enjoy winter recreation but take time to proceed with caution and be
prepared for extreme winter conditions. Harsh conditions of wind, cold,
snow, or whiteout can turn an outing into a tragedy. Knowledge of the
area, weather, route, and limitations of your body and equipment -- plus
a little common sense -- can ensure safe and enjoyable outings.
Sno-Park Locations and Snowmobile Trail Conditions for the State of Washington
- Find information on-line at Washington State's Parks Web site. You can find Sno-Park locations in specific regions and directions to snowmobile Sno-Parks. During the winter season, grooming reports are updated on a weekly basis
Snowmobiles on Forest Service Roads
Most Forest Service roads are open to snowmobiles once the road is snowed
out and impassable for wheeled vehicles. There are some exceptions and
they include the following:
- Snowmobiles are prohibited beyond gates during designated road
closure dates.
- Snowmobiles are not allowed on any Forest Service road that is opened
to wheeled vehicles.
- Snowmobiles are allowed on Forest Service roads
beyond Snow-Parks once signs are posted stating: "No Wheeled
Vehicles Allowed Beyond This Point."
The law prohibits snowmobile use in wilderness areas. The following
is a list of Wilderness Areas that
are in or partially in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest:
- Clearwater Wilderness
- Norse Peak Wilderness
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness
- Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
- Boulder River Wilderness
- Glacier Peak Wilderness
- Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness
- Mt. Baker Wildern
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