Cabin Creek

Cabin Creek is an cross-country ski area with 8 miles of easy trails with no more than 200 feet of total elevation gain off of I-90 just east of Exit 62 and the Crystal Springs Sno-Park. The terrain is varied and the trails are groomed and are used for races four times a year.

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

Ski a loop or out-and-back trip on the network of trails from the Cabin Creek Sno-Park. Trails include South Loop, Berg Course, Viking Course, and The Road.

the road

3 MILES ROUND TRIP wITH 100 feet of elevation gain, DIFFICULTY: G-XC1 Beginner groomed

A relatively flat green route along Forest Road 4826, suitable for beginners or a warm-up for the day.

VIKING LOOP

UP to 3.75 MILES ROUND TRIP wITH 400 feet of elevation gain, DIFFICULTY: G-XC2 advanced Beginner groomed

A one-way, blue loop with a variety of hills and curves. There are a number of shortcuts that can be used to shorten the distance. Distance and gain listed include the relevant portions of the Berg Loop.

BERG LOOP

up to 1.4 MILES ROUND TRIP wITH 100 feet of elevation gain, DIFFICULTY: G-XC2 advanced Beginner groomed

A short, one-way blue loop with several hills appropriate for advanced beginner skiers. Can be extended by taking the Viking Loop.

VIKING + ozbaldy loop

up to 4.4 MILES ROUND TRIP wITH 450 feet of elevation gain, DIFFICULTY: G-XC3 intermediate groomed

Mount Ozbaldy is 0.7 mi black route that branches off the Viking Loop. This route features a couple short steep hills followed by a final large curve before rejoining the Viking Loop. Distance and gain listed include the relevant portions of the Viking and Berg Loops.

notes

Information for Leaders

Scheduling

This route allows multiple bookings to accommodate morning and afternoon sessions of course field trips. Please be sure that your your activity does not conflict with one that is already scheduled.

  • Difficulty: G-XC 3 Intermediate Groomed, G-XC 1 Beginner Groomed, G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed
  • Length: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 200 ft
  • 2,600 ft
Map
  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
  • USGS Stampede Pass
  • see Notes
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Tacoma Explorers Activity - Cabin Creek

Youth Youth activity: Tacoma Explorers
Outdoor activity for Tacoma Explorers program
Difficulty: G-XC Groomed Varies
Sat, Mar 23, 2024
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Mar 21
Tacoma Branch
RyAnn Peverley
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Titles

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  • The Road
  • Viking Loop
  • Berg Loop
  • Viking + Ozbaldy Loop
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