The main places to snowmobile near Cle Elum are the Salmon La Sac, Easton Reload and Kachess Sno-Parks, the groomed trails in the Teanaway, and Blewett Pass up Highway 97. Every Sno-Park needs a Washington Sno-Park permit to park, and grooming usually runs from December into late March.
Dec 1st through Mar 31st, or as posted, a valid Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required in certain areas.
Snowmobile Sno-Parks near Cle Elum
Salmon La Sac Sno-Park
About 16 miles north of I-90 exit 80 on Highway 903, past Roslyn. State Parks lists 38 miles of snowmobile trails, 4 miles of cross-country ski trails and 100 parking spaces, with grooming December 1 to March 31. See our Salmon La Sac guide.
Salmon La Sac Sno-Park details and grooming reports (opens in a new tab)
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/okawen/recarea/?recid=57781
Easton Reload Sno-Park
Two miles south of Lake Easton State Park at I-90 exit 71. State Parks lists 23 miles of trails and 50 parking spaces, used by both snowmobiles and skiers.
https://parks.wa.gov/find-sno-parks/easton-reload-sno-park
Kachess Sno-Park
Four miles north of I-90 exit 62 on Kachess Lake Road. State Parks lists 23 miles of trails for motorized and non-motorized use and 100 parking spaces.
Kachess Sno-Park details (opens in a new tab)
Blewett Pass Sno-Park
On Highway 97, about 25 miles south of Leavenworth. State Parks lists 70 miles of snowmobile trails and 30 parking spaces.
Blewett Pass Sno-Park details (opens in a new tab)
Teanaway
DNR lists 47 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the Teanaway, reached from the Teanaway / 29 Pines staging area. See our Teanaway guide.
Taneum Sno-Park
State Parks lists 78 miles of snowmobile trails here, but its page currently says the Sno-Park is closed this season because of winter logging and hauling. Check the Taneum status (opens in a new tab) before you go.
Permits you need
- Snowmobile registration: through the Washington Department of Licensing. State Parks says it includes one annual Sno-Park permit.
- Sno-Park permit: one-day or seasonal, for any vehicle parked at a Sno-Park. Sno-Park permit (opens in a new tab).
- Special Groomed Trails permit: needed at certain high-use Sno-Parks, along with a seasonal permit.
Avalanche safety
If you ride off the groomed trails into open slopes, carry a beacon, probe and shovel, and check the Northwest Avalanche Center forecast (opens in a new tab) every time. Here’s our snowmobile gear checklist.
Common questions
Do I need a Sno-Park permit to snowmobile near Cle Elum?
You need a Sno-Park permit to park at a Sno-Park. Washington says snowmobile registration through the Department of Licensing includes one annual Sno-Park permit, and some high-use Sno-Parks also need a Special Groomed Trails permit.
When is snowmobile season near Cle Elum?
Grooming at the local Sno-Parks usually runs from December into late March, depending on snow. Last season several areas reported grooming paused for low snow, so check the grooming reports before you go.
Where do you park to snowmobile near Cle Elum?
The main motorized Sno-Parks are Salmon La Sac, Easton Reload, Kachess and Blewett Pass. The Teanaway also has groomed snowmobile trails from the 29 Pines staging area.
More trails near Cle Elum
Hiking · Biking · Off-roading · ATV & UTV · Snowmobiling · Horseback · Teanaway guide · Salmon La Sac guide
Planning a snowmobiling trip?
Not sure what to bring? See our snowmobile gear checklist.
If you need services, check the Cle Elum & Roslyn services directory for lodging, gear, and guides near the trailhead.