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Snowshoe Trek and Lunch (L) - Meany Lodge
Snowshoe from Crystal Springs Sno-Park to Meany Lodge and enjoy a hot lunch. This is a slower paced outing. Beginner snowshoers are welcome but must be physically fit to travel 7.5 miles and 1000 feet elevation.
Contacts
- Sat, Jan 11, 2025
- Meany Lodge
- Snowshoeing
- Beginner
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,890 ft
- Pace: 1.2 mph
- $15.00 $15.00
- 10 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please arrive by 8:00 am to allow time to put on gear and snowshoes. Meet the group at 8:20 am near the information kiosk and toilets in the Non-motorized Day Parking Lot #1. We depart at 8:30 am.
Crystal Springs Sno-Park is 8 miles east of Snoqualmie Summit on I-90, exit 62, travel south on USFS Road 54 for 1 mile to the Sno-Park lot. Park in the first parking lot on the left: Non-motorized Day Parking Lot #1.
Purchase a $25 one-day Sno-Park pass online before arrival. Note: Sno-Park Season Pass holders must also have a "Special Groomed Sticker" to avoid a ticket. See Crystal Springs Sno-Park for details.
**See Required Equipment info in the tab below.**
Beginners are welcome - no previous snowshoeing experience is required - but you must be physically fit for the 7.5 mile round-trip and 1000 feet cumulative elevation gain trip. The pace is slow and will be adjusted based on the group and snow conditions. We will take occasional breaks.
The morning portion takes about 3 hours to trek 3.5 miles. The route starts flat for a half mile, followed by ups and downs through the woods for a mile, with a 500 ft elevation gain in last 1.5 miles to Meany Lodge (2890 feet).
A hearty hot lunch is served at 12:30 PM. Please indicate dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten-free) in the Notes section when registering online. (If unable to make this notation, email the Leader.)
We leave Meany Lodge at 1:30 pm, returning to the parking lot around 4:00 PM. The return trip takes a different route. There are multiple trails in this area. To avoid accidental group separation, please stay together and look out for each other - especially at intersections. Cell service is unavailable for most of the trip and at Meany Lodge.
MAPS
Crystal Springs Sno-Park system map (includes Meany Lodge) can be downloaded and printed from the main page.
The Erling Stordahl Nordic Trail System map has more detail on the first section of the snowshoe route, but does not include the full route to Meany Lodge.
The Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council has helpful information - please review the tab on "Groomed Trail Etiquette" for instructions to snowshoers walking along groomed cross-country ski trails.
Required Equipment
Snowshoes. Bring your own or rent snowshoes. Meany Lodge has two pairs of snowshoes to lend on a first come/first served basis. To borrow snowshoes please add a note to your signup, the Leader will confirm availability by email.
Boots for snowshoeing should be tall (ankle-height), waterproof, and rigid. Wear with thick socks.
Other recommended gear include hydration, snacks, multiple base layers of breathable clothing (no cotton!), warm jacket, rain coat, rain pants, warm hat & gloves, gaiters, and hiking poles with snow baskets.
Always carry the Ten Essentials in the backcountry!