Have you wanted to try snowshoeing but felt unsure how to go about it? Great news — Washington State Parks will offer guided snowshoe hikes this winter at Lake Easton State Park, off I-90 between North Bend and Ellensburg. That should be a little over an hour’s drive from Seattle in good conditions.
December 26th, 2025 to March 14, 2026, on Fridays and Saturdays at 9 a.m., you can join in a free, guided snowshoe hike. Meet at the Lake Easton Amphitheater in the day-use area to hike approximately 1.5 miles on moderate terrain. Expect to stop for the guide to share talking points about the surrounding nature and wildlife. Hikes will last approximately two hours, so be sure to dress warmly in layers, including gloves, a hat, waterproof boots, and bring snowshoes and poles. (There will be limited snowshoes available to borrow.) No registration is required, but they recommend calling 509-856-4121 the day you plan to go, especially if there is bad weather. You can also call for information. Although the guided hike is free, you will need a One-Day Sno-Park permit (per car) to park. Get the permit here. You can also start the new year off by joining the First Day Hike.
This snowshoe hike will be offered on January 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. To join, meet at the Lake Easton Amphitheater, located in the day-use area. This will be a 1.4-mile guided hike through the forested hillsides of Lake Easton. Minimum age for this event is 6, and it is beginner-friendly. The area is not ADA or stroller accessible, but leashed dogs are welcome. No registration required, but snowshoes and trekking poles (if preferred). Gloves, a hat, a warm jacket, waterproof boots, and face coverings are suggested to keep warm during the stop-and-talk portions of the hike. No registration is required- call 509-856-4121 for information. The guided snowshoe hikes are free, but you will need a One-Day Sno-Park permit (per car) to park. Get the permit here.
Cancellations may occur due to road closures or other winter access issues.
