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Crystal Springs Snowshoe
Snoqualmie Region
updated 7 months ago
The Crystal Springs Snowshoe area presents a maze of trails with numerous unmapped loops and cuts, making navigation potentially challenging as noted on January 31, 2026. Trail conditions varied, with some areas requiring breaking trail in unpacked snow, particularly under power lines, as reported on January 3, 2026. Several reports mention groomed trails, especially for cross-country skiing, with snowmobiles sharing some routes. Be aware of potential dog waste on trails if not on the designated dog trail, as mentioned on March 8, 2025.
Generated from 9 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Crystal Springs Snowshoe
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No trip reports on this trail in 7 months, so everything below is at least that old.
Trails can be a mix of groomed surfaces, inclines in snow-covered woods, and unbroken snow, with some areas requiring breaking trail as of January 3, 2026. Snow was covering all paths and became slushy in the afternoon on January 31, 2026.
Trail marking can be confusing, with a plethora of faded yellow blazes, blue blazes, blue reflectors, and wooden signs, making it difficult to discern the correct path as reported on January 3, 2026. Some snowshoe routes north of the Palouse trail appeared unused and would require breaking trail as of February 20, 2025.
The parking lot was empty at 8 am on a Saturday morning on January 3, 2026. Plenty of parking was available when the weather was good on March 8, 2025.
Snowmobiles share some routes, so be aware of them as of February 20, 2025. If you don't have a dog, you may be annoyed by dog poop near or on trails, especially if not on the designated dog trail, according to a report from March 8, 2025.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older7 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
A maze of trails awaits for snow-showers at Crystal Springs! There are many additional loops and cuts that don't seem to be plotted on available maps around the Crystal Springs area. We easily fille...
Older8 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Cle Elum Area
Snowshoe to Meany LodgeGroup of 11. Some first snow shoe. Parking lot empty at 8am on Saturday morning. 3-4 Porta potties in relatively good condition.Overall the trip was harder than we thought. Some...
Older18 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
First time here - came for the toddler to practice XC skiing. We stayed on the dog trail because I was hiking alongside with our pup. I opted for no snowshoes even though I brought them since on the s...
Older19 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Spring skiing, you bet! We XC skied this day using the Crystal Springs area to gain access to Lost Lake.DRIVE AND GET PASS:Easy 1-90 to North Bend, my first stop.You will need a groomed trail pass sti...
Older19 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
North of 50 - Kent Sr Center winter snow sports program invaded Crystal Springs Nordic area today.We arrived just after 10:00 it was 36 degrees with overcast skies.The Porta Potties all had supplies.P...
Older19 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
My son and I took a loop along the snowshoe route. My GPS said go one way, the existing trail went another way that wasn't marked, so we kept to the (blue diamond) marked trail. Had to break a trail...
Older19 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Absolutely beautiful snowshoe trail with tons of fresh snow!
Older20 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Parts of the trail had melted and started to refreeze a little, so the snow is pretty firm, but it was very good conditions.
Older20 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Great place to snowshoe. We started at Crystal Springs sno-park snowshoed up to Meany Lodge and back. It has not snowed in a week or so, but the ground is completely covered in snow starting from the ...