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Lake Easton/Iron Horse State Parks/Crystal Springs Sno-Parks

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Trails: 11 km (7 mile) linear Iron Horse trail is groomed for cross-country skiing and dog sledding. Trail passes through an area with avalanche hazard so check conditions before going.
Trail fees: Sno-Park permit + special grooming permit for Crystal Springs
Tel: Lake Easton 509-656-2586
Snow report:
Nearest town: Easton, WA
Web site: Washington State Parks
Trail map: Available on the park
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other activities: Sliding, snowshoeing
Facilities: Vault toilet
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: There are a few inns, resorts and other accommodations in the Snoqualamie region
Location of trails: The trail runs between Lake Keechelus and Crystal Springs.
Tourism info: Cle Elum-Roslyn Chamber
Weather forecast: Easton
Map of local region: Easton area

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 2.50  

Name of XC Area: Iron Horse State Park
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Feb, 2004
Trails that I skied: Iron Horse Trail
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 2.5 stars
What I liked: Nice scenery of the frozen lake. Easy access. Kid friendly (i.e. FLAT as a pancake). Good sledding hill in Parking lot.
What I disliked: FLAT as a pancake! Actually not a bad thing if you have a broken rib, though.
Comments: Avanalance hazard are is fairly small, but there was evidence of a recent avalance -- blocking one of the groomed tracks.
Submitted by: MJ
from: Seattle
Date submitted: Feb 23, 2004

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