Groomed trail
Yes
Elevation Gain
100.00 ft (30.48 m)
Distance
15.20 mi (24.46 km)
Warming hut
No
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The trails at Hyak Sno-Park are a great option for beginners and old pros alike. With a flat track and a hefty grooming schedule, it's easy to find your rhythm out on the snow. Add to this the Hyak Sno-Park Sledding Hill and the heated bathrooms, and you have an area with broad appeal.

Following the trail leaving from Hyak will lead you to Crystal Springs, another great Washington cross-country skiing destination, in 7.6 miles. The track follows the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, which is a year-round trail built on top of an old Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul-Pacific railroad line known as the Milwaukee Road. This means the grade remains relatively flat; it also means that the route parallels I-90, but the traffic is barely audible as it flows by Keechelus Lake. The entire route is filled with stunning mountain views. From the peaks visible just down the track to those that are perfectly framed across the lake, the scenery makes Hyak a great place to bring your camera.

As with other area trails, you'll need a sno-park permit and a special groomed trail permit to enjoy the trails at Hyak.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Winter

Congestion

High

Parking Pass

Sno-Park Parking Permit (required in OR + WA 11.01 thru 04.30)

Pros

Flat. Well groomed. Very scenic. Easily accessible.

Cons

Power lines.

Pets allowed

Not Allowed

Trailhead Elevation

2,503.00 ft (762.91 m)

Features

Shelters
Snowshoeing
Big vistas

Trail type

There-and-back

Location

Nearby Adventures

Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington
Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington
Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington
Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington

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