Sasquatch Loops
Ski or snowshoe away from the crowds and enjoy the views on the forested lower slopes of Mount St. Helens. Depending on your route selection, it's up to 8 miles and 740 feet of elevation gain.
Getting There
From Cougar drive Lewis River Road (Forest Road 90) east for 6.4 miles, turn left on Forest Road 83, and drive to the Cougar Sno-Park.
on the trail
Ski or snowshoe the loops clockwise direction to climb the steepest sections of the trail and descend gradually. Travel counterclockwise for a more challenging tour with gradual ascents and steep descents. You can shorten your tour by skiing or snowshoeing just the middle loop.
- Suitable Activities: Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing
- Snowshoeing Category: Basic
- Seasons: January, February, March
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: N2 Nordic Advanced Basic Ski, Moderate
- Length: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 740 ft
- 3,440 ft
- Land Manager: Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument
- Parking Permit Required: SnoPark Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Green Trails Mount St Helens NVM No. 332S
- Green Trails Mt St Helens NW No. 364S
- USGS Mt St Helens
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