Trip
Beginner Snowshoe - Smith Brook Area
Snow fun at a mellow pace! This snowshoe trip welcomes beginners.
Contacts
- Sun, Mar 25, 2018
- Foothills Snowshoeing Committee
- Snowshoeing
- Beginner
- Adults
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- Pace: 1mph
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Brickyard park and ride off the 405 interstate, 15530 Juanita-Woodinville Way NE, Bothell, at 6:00am.
Please note that the trailhead, which is east of Stevens Pass (Leavenworth side), has very limited parking. 3 cars maximum most likely can park there. We are getting an extra early start to ensure that we can successfully access this popular location.
Trailhead directions:
Take Highway 2 to the Smithbrook Road turnoff and parking area, 4.2 miles east of Stevens Pass. Generally this is just a small parking area carved out by snowplows. If coming from the east, drive Stevens Pass Nordic Center and use the U-turn access for Highway 2 westbound to the parking area.
As this is a beginner-oriented trip please bring your snowshoeing questions! You will need to bring your own snowshoes or rent a pair. REI stores usually rent them or ask trip leader for suggestions.
Smith Brook Area
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Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144
USGS Labyrinth Mtn - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Snowshoes
- Sturdy, warm boots
- Poles
- Be sure to bring something to drink - water, a thermos with a warm drink- and snacks.
- Personal items (lip balm, sunscreen, tissues, medications, etc.)
- Foam pad to sit on (optional)
- Gaiters (optional)
- Pack cover for inclement weather (optional)