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Snowshoe Trek and Lunch (L) - Meany Lodge
Snowshoe from Crystal Springs Sno-Park to Meany Lodge for a hot lunch at the lodge on Saturdays this winter. Routes vary, but typically 7+ miles with 1000 feet cumulative elevation gain round-trip. If you are new to snowshoeing, be warned that while this is marked as beginner category the difficulty level is moderate. It is a beginner level because it requires little technical skill. But it is moderate in difficulty because you will walk over seven miles in snow and climb 700 feet.
Contacts
- Sat, Mar 9, 2024
- Meany Lodge
- Snowshoeing
- Beginner
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,950 ft
- $15.00 $15.00
- 7 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We depart at 8:30 AM from the Crystal Springs Sno-park, elevation 2450 feet. So arrive around 8:00 AM to allow enough time to use the sani-can, load your pack, and put on snowshoes. You will need a one day sno-park pass beforehand which costs $25. If you have a season pass you will also need a Special Groomed Sticker.
The morning portion will take about 3 hours. It is 3.5 miles with an initial 200 ft elevation gain in 1/4 mile with a descent followed later by a 500 ft elevation gain in last 1.5 miles to Meany Lodge (2890 feet). A hearty hot lunch will be served around 12:30 PM. Don't forget to indicate any dietary restrictions when registering online.
We will leave the Meany Campus around 1:30 pm, for the downhill snowshoe trek back to the parking lot, arriving around 4:00 PM.
No previous snow-shoeing experience required.
Good info with Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council:
Required Equipment
Bring your own snowshoes. Meany Lodge does have two extra snowshoes but you need to add a note to your signup to reserve lodge snowshoes. Snowshoeing will work best in tall, waterproof, rigid hiking or mountaineering boots.
Other suggested gear are gaiters, layered clothing (no cotton material), hydration, snacks, hiking poles with snow baskets.
Bringing the Ten Essentials would be suggested, especially if interested in pursuing more snowshoeing activities.
Meany Lodge requires all visitors for the 2024 Season to show proof of a negative COVID19 home test conducted within 24 hours of arriving at Meany. Click on "Committee: Meany Lodge" link above for current information.
Maps:
Sled Dog Trail System Map