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Mount Spokane State Park (Sno-Park)

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Trails: At Mount Spokane State Park more than 30 km (18 miles) of cross-country ski trails are groomed for classic and skating under the Sno-Park program. About 14 km of the trails are rated Easier, 10 km More Difficult, and 12 km Most Difficult. The trails are at the 4,600-foot elevation so receive more snow than the surrounding lower regions.
Trail fees: Sno-Park permit + special grooming sticker required
Tel: Park office 509-238-4258
Snow report: Check the Sno-Park website for grooming report or call the Snowline 509-238-4025.
Nearest town: Mead, WA
Web site: WA Sno-Parks | Mt Spokane State Park
Trail map: Available at the park and on the Spokane Nordic website
Equipment rentals: In Spokane
Ski lessons: Programs are offered by the Spokane Nordic Ski Education Foundation and Spokane Parks and Rec.
Other activities: Alpine skiing & snowboarding (2,000-foot vertical), snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow tubing
Facilities: Selkirk Lodge at trailhead, warming hut on trails. Alpine base lodge has a cafeteria and bar.
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Spokane has several hotels and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau
Weather forecast: Spokane
Location of trails: Mount Spokane State Park is about 25 miles northeast of Spokane. Take US-2 a few miles north, turn east on Mt Spokane Park Rd (WA-206), and go to the Sno-Park at the end of Route 206, one mile before the alpine ski area.
Map of local region: Mount Spokane State Park

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.50  

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Name of XC Area: Mount Spokane State Park
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2004
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails: wild moose, quartz, shadow mt, larch
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: the most variety of skill levels available of all places I have tried. Lots of switchbacks and downhills for the more advanced.
What I disliked: not enough of them
Comments:
Submitted by: Barbara Prete
from: Chattaroy Wa
Date submitted: Jan 20, 2004

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Name of area: Mount Spokane State Park
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Jan, 2002
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
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What I disliked:
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Date submitted: Dec 29, 2002

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