Echo Ridge

More than 25 miles of groomed skate and classic cross-country skiing 20 minutes outside of Chelan and Manson, plus additional "backcountry" trails for skiing and snowshoeing. Groomed trails follow the ridges of the terrain, creating a great skiing experience for all ability levels.

notes

  • Day use passes are required and available at the trailhead.
  • Youth 17 and under ski free!
  • Learn more and get a map at the US Forest Service's Echo Ridge web page.

INFORMATION FOR LEADERS

SCHEDULING & PERMITS

  • This route allows multiple bookings. Please check scheduled trips listed below in the "Activities" tab to see if there is another group already booked on the same day. Leaders are expected to contact the leader(s) of existing trips to ensure there are no concerns or conflicts, according to The Mountaineers Outdoor Ethics Policy. Please review our Group Size & Multiple Bookings page for guidance.
  • Suitable Activities: Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing
  • Snowshoeing Category: Beginner
  • Seasons: January, February, December
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Difficulty: *Varies*
  • Length: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 625 ft
  • 3,825 ft
  • Land Manager: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
    Chelan Ranger District (OWNF)
  • Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
  • USGS Cooper Ridge
  • see Land Manager
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Cross-country Ski - Echo Ridge

Cross-country Skiing Trip
Bring in the New Year, burn off some holiday calories and have fun on the
Difficulty: *Varies*
Sat, Dec 30, 2023 - Sun, Dec 31, 2023
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants
Registration closes Dec 28
Olympia Branch
David Overton

Cross-country Ski - Echo Ridge

Cross-country Skiing Trip
Cross-country ski in the beautiful Echo Ridge in the Lake Chelan Area. Day 1 of
Difficulty: *Varies*
Sat, Jan 13, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on waitlist
Registration closes Jan 11
Foothills Branch
Linda Shewey

Cross-country Ski - Echo Ridge

Cross-country Skiing Trip
Cross country ski in the beautiful Echo Ridge in the Lake Chelan area. Day 1
Difficulty: *Varies*
Sat, Jan 13, 2024
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jan 5
Foothills Branch
Dave Burdick

Cross-country Ski - Echo Ridge

Cross-country Skiing Trip
Cross-country ski in the beautiful Echo Ridge in the Lake Chelan Area. Day 2 of
Difficulty: *Varies*
Sun, Jan 14, 2024
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant
Registration closes Jan 12
Foothills Branch
Linda Shewey

Cross-country Ski - Echo Ridge

Cross-country Skiing Trip
Cross country ski in the beautiful Echo Ridge in the Lake Chelan area. Day 2of
Difficulty: *Varies*
Sun, Jan 14, 2024
No Prerequisites
2 participants
Registration closes Jan 5
Foothills Branch
Dave Burdick
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