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Sno-Park: Atkisson
In a mature and varied forest setting interspersed with mountain meadows and geographic features, this Sno-Park is near the Mt. Adams Wilderness. Here visitors will find access to trails leading to remote forest lakes, high-mountain elevations and some of the most spectacular country found anywhere.
This area offers 16k of ski and snowshoe trails (marked but not groomed) and 154 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. This Sno-Park features a warming hut with wood stove. Parking lot capacity is 30 vehicles. In the summer, this site can be reserved as Atkisson Group Camp.
For more information including grooming and plowing updates visit Washington State Parks winter recreation website: https://parks.state.wa.us/306/South-Cascades.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 04/05/2024: Snow Park is closed for the summer 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. |
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| Reservations: | This area is reservable in the summer months as a group site at Recreation.gov. |
| Permit Info: | A valid Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required for each vehicle December 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.
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| Open Season: | December 1 - April 1 |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Snowmobiles are prohibited in designated Wilderness. |
| 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 Trout Lake, Washington, drive 6 miles southwest on Hwy 141 to the entrance of the Sno-park.
Accessibility:
This site is in a remote forest setting. The parking area is flat, but terrain will be difficult, especially in winter.
Activities
Mushing/Skijoring
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
| Warming Shelters | 1 |
Snowmobiling
| Warming Shelters | 1 |