Lake Kachess & Box Canyon Creek
A moderate, 12-mile round trip ski with 500 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows forest roads which are not specifically groomed for skiers. Snooze Peak is a good winter scramble with views of the lake and surrounding peaks.
getting there
Take Exit 62 off of I-90 and turn north onto Kachess Lake Road. Continue ~3.5 miles to the Lake Kachess Sno-Park (2,400 ft).
On the Trail
Box Canyon Creek
12 miles round trip, 500 feet of elevation gain
Ski or snowshoe Kachess Lake Road (Forest Road 49) 3 miles, passing the Kachess Lake Campground to Forest Road 4930, the road to the Rachel Lake Trailhead. Continue up Forest Road 4930 following Box Canyon Creek as far as desired.
Snooze Peak (4,080 ft)
6.8 miles round trip, 1,800 feet of elevation gain, Difficulty: Winter Scramble
Ski or snowshoe Kachess Lake Road (Forest Road 49) 3.5 miles, passing the Kachess Lake Campground and Forest Road 4930, the road to the Rachel Lake Trailhead, to a gated road on the left. Follow this road as it switchbacks up the mountain to near a ridgeline. Leave the road, climb to the ridgeline, and follow the ridgeline through the forest looking for another road to follow. Follow this road to the summit ridge. The final rise to the summit is ~250 feet of 25-30° snow climbing.
- Suitable Activities: Cross-country Skiing, Scrambling, Snowshoeing
- Snowshoeing Category: Basic
- Seasons: January, February, March, December
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: U-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Ungroomed, Very Strenuous
- Length: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- 2,800 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
- Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
- Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208
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- Snooze Peak
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