Trip

Cross-country Ski - John Wayne Pioneer Trail (winter)

An easy tour on a groomed, level trail so Nordic Course students can complete their field trip requirement or do an additional trip. Others are welcome. We will be stopping occasionally for instructional reviews.

  • Easy, N1 Nordic Basic Ski
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 50 ft
  • Pace: Leisurely

 9:00 am at Issaquah Transit Center, 1050 17th Avenue West, Issaquah, WA.  Those living to the north can meet at the Ash Way Park N Ride just off the 164th Street Exit on I-5 North at 8:15 am. 

 

  

 

 

 

We will ski from Hyak Sno Park eastward to the Crystal Springs Sno Park.  Two vehicles will be parked at Crystal Springs to haul skiers back to Hyak.   We will be reviewing instructional points from the Nordic Course.  Very scenic along the lake.

A flat groomed trail except for the end which is a gradual downhill. 

 

Route/Place

John Wayne Pioneer Trail (winter)



  • Green Trails Rattlesnake Mtn No. 205S

    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S

    Green Trails Mount Si NRCA No. 206S
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Cross-country skis
  • Poles
  • Boots
  • Lunch
  • Water
  • Sunglasses & Sun Screen
  • Drivers will need Sno-Park Passes. 
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