Amabilis Mountain
A strenuous, 8 mile snowshoe or cross country ski with 2,200 ft in elevation gain off of I-90 from the Cabin Creek Sno-Park. The ascent is switchbacks on a forest service road through forest and the views from the top are scenic.
getting there
Take Exit 63 off of I-90 and park at Cabin Creek Sno-Park on the south side of I-90 (2,475 ft).
on the trail
Cross I-90 and follow the snow-covered Forest Road 4822 as it ascends toward Amabilis Mountain. Ski or snowshoe as far up the road as desired. Occasionally part of the road is groomed for cross-country skiing.
notes
- See the Sno-Park Blewett/I-90 page and Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council (CCWRC) website for trail maps.
- Dogs are prohibited on groomed ski trails at Cabin Creek north of I-90 and Mount Amabalis, per CCWRC and Washington State Parks guidelines.
- Suitable Activities: Backcountry Skiing, Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing
- Snowshoeing Category: Intermediate
- Seasons: January, February
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: M1 Intremediate Ski, Strenuous, G-XC 4 Advanced Groomed, U-XC 3 Intermediate Ungroomed
- Length: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
- 4,500 ft
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Land Manager:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
Cle Elum Ranger District (OWNF)
- Parking Permit Required: SnoPark Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
- USGS Stampede Pass
- Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
- see Notes
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