Chiwawa Sno-Park

getting there

Drive to the Chiwawa Sno-Park. 

Cross-Country Ski trails

Squirrel run

2.5 MILES ROUND TRIP, DIFFICULTY: g-xc2 advanced beginner groomed

A 2.5-mile round trip on the north side of the Chiwawa Loop Road with a long fairly steep S-turn about 1/2 km from the parking lot.

See and ski

4 MILES ROUND TRIP, DIFFICULTY: g-xc2 advanced beginner groomed

A 4-mile loop on the south side of Chiwawa Loop Road. This trail is easy when the snow if soft but can be quite challenging when it is icy. Features several hills and tight forest corridors. Dogs are allowed. Nice river and mountain views along the Lake Wenatchee riverbank.

flying loop

6 MILES ROUND TRIP with 900 feet of gain, DIFFICULTY: u-xc2 advanced beginner ungroomed

A challenging ungroomed loop. Return via either Squirrel Run or See and Ski.

Snowshoe Trails

• Flying Loop: A 3-mile loop with steep hills and a challenging descent.
• Rock Ridge: A 3.8-mile snowshoe route mostly encompassed by the Flying Loop Trail.

Click to view the Chiwawa Sno-Park Groomed Trail System Map.

• Suitable Activities: Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing
• Snowshoeing Category: Basic
• Seasons: January, February
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• Difficulty: G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed, U-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Ungroomed
• Length: 6.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 680 ft
• High Point: 2,600 ft

• Land Manager: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
• Parking Permit Required: SnoPark Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12