Cabin Creek

getting there

Take Exit 63 off of I-90 and park at Cabin Creek Sno-Park on the south side of I-90 (2,475 ft).

on the trail

Ski a loop or out-and-back trip on the network of trails from the Cabin Creek Sno-Park. Trails include South Loop, Berg Course, Viking Course, and The Road.

the road

3 MILES ROUND TRIP wITH 100 feet of elevation gain, DIFFICULTY: G-XC1 Beginner groomed

A relatively flat green route along Forest Road 4826, suitable for beginners or a warm-up for the day.

VIKING LOOP

UP to 3.75 MILES ROUND TRIP wITH 400 feet of elevation gain, DIFFICULTY: G-XC2 advanced Beginner groomed

A one-way, blue loop with a variety of hills and curves. There are a number of shortcuts that can be used to shorten the distance. Distance and gain listed include the relevant portions of the Berg Loop.

BERG LOOP

up to 1.4 MILES ROUND TRIP wITH 100 feet of elevation gain, DIFFICULTY: G-XC2 advanced Beginner groomed

A short, one-way blue loop with several hills appropriate for advanced beginner skiers. Can be extended by taking the Viking Loop.

VIKING + ozbaldy loop

up to 4.4 MILES ROUND TRIP wITH 450 feet of elevation gain, DIFFICULTY: G-XC3 intermediate groomed

Mount Ozbaldy is 0.7 mi black route that branches off the Viking Loop. This route features a couple short steep hills followed by a final large curve before rejoining the Viking Loop. Distance and gain listed include the relevant portions of the Viking and Berg Loops.

notes

• See the Sno-Park Blewett/I-90 page and Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council (CCWRC) website for trail maps.
• Dogs are prohibited on groomed ski trails at Cabin Creek north of I-90 and Mount Amabalis, per CCWRC and Washington State Parks guidelines.

Information for Leaders

Scheduling

This route allows multiple bookings to accommodate morning and afternoon sessions of course field trips. Please be sure that your your activity does not conflict with one that is already scheduled.

• Suitable Activities: Cross-country Skiing
• Seasons: January, February, March, December
• Weather: View weather forecast
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• Difficulty: G-XC 3 Intermediate Groomed, G-XC 1 Beginner Groomed, G-XC 2 Advanced Beginner Groomed
• Length: 8.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 200 ft
• High Point: 2,600 ft

• Land Manager: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
  Cle Elum Ranger District (OWNF)
• Parking Permit Required: SnoPark Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 20
• Maximum Party Size: 20
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 20