Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

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.

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