Smith Brook Area

getting there

Drive SR 2 to the Smithbrook Road turn off and parking area, 4.2 miles east of Stevens Pass. If coming from the east, drive Stevens Pass Nordic Center and use the U-turn access for SR 2 westbound to the parking area.

Notes

• Limit elevation gain to 500 feet (just reaching the set of switchbacks) to qualify this as an Easy trip.

Information for LEADERS

Many popular snowshoe and ski routes utilize Smith Brook Road parking area where this route begins. Review these other routes to be sure your trip will not conflict with others and encourage carpooling within your group.  

• Lake Vahalla
• Lichtenberg Mountain
• Lichtenwasser Lake
• Mount McCausland
• Union & Jove Peaks

• Suitable Activities: Cross-country Skiing, Snowshoeing
• Snowshoeing Category: Beginner
• Seasons: January, February, March, December
• Weather: View weather forecast
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• Difficulty: Easy, U-XC 3 Intermediate Ungroomed
• Length: 4.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 400 ft
• High Point: 3,700 ft

• Land Manager: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
  Wenatchee River Ranger District (OWNF)
• Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12