Guided Snowshoe Hikes
This winter strap on your snowshoes and enjoy guided hikes through two State Parks with knowledgeable rangers! Mark your calendars now and don’t miss this awesome opportunity at Lake Easton and Lake Wenatchee.
Lake Easton Snowshoe Hikes
At Lake Easton, all hikes will depart at 1pm on the following Saturdays and Sundays.
- Jan. 1 (Wed.), 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
- Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23
- The New Year’s Day hike, part of a national “First Day Hikes” event, includes snacks and hot beverages.
The hike will take about 2.5 hours and will cover a distance of about 3 miles. Guides will share the park’s natural history and safety information. Consider staying for sunset on clear or partly cloudy days! Click for more information.
Lake Wenatchee Snowshoe Hikes
Snowshoe hikes will take place at Lake Wenatchee state park on the following Saturdays at 1pm.
- Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25
- Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- The park will host a “First Day Hike” at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1.
At Lake Wenatchee the hike will follow a 2-mile route that skirts the Little Wenatchee River and the lake, where Dirtyface Peak and Nason Ridge tower above the alpine environment. If you don’t have your own pair of snowshoes, the park has a few pairs you can rent. Click for more information.
What to Bring
If you’re planning on joining a hike at either location you’ll want to bring the following:
- Snowshoes and trekking poles
- Warm, layered, non-cotton clothing and non-cotton socks
- Durable boots (waterproof is best)
- Snacks & Water
