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Swauk Creek Sno-Park

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Trails: A few groomed trails are available for cross-country skiing at two non-motorized Sno-Parks, one at Swauk Creek, the other at Swauk Campground.
Trail fees: Sno-Park permit
Tel: Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum: 509-674-4411
Snow report:
Nearest town: Cle Elum, WA
Web site: Wenatchee NF
Trail map: Available from the Forest Service
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other activities:
Facilities: Vault toilet
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Cle Elum and Levenworth areas have a few inns and other accommodations
Location of trails: From Cle Elum go east of then north on Highway 97 to Swauk Pass. From Leavenworth go south on Highway 97 about 20 miles.
Tourism info: Cle Elum-Roslyn Chamber
Weather forecast: Leavenworth
Map of local region: Blewett area

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.00  

Name of area: Swauk Creek Sno-Park
Times that I have skied there: Once
I last skied there in: Jan, 2002
Trails that I skied: not sure of names
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Fair
Trail grooming: Fair
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: great scenery, nice backcountry option, not crowded
What I disliked: i lost my sunglasses there :(
Comments: a little guesswork in knowing what trails to take, but definitely worth it
Submitted by: DL
from: Washington
Date submitted: Dec 18, 2002

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