The road and parking area at Shady Rest Park are plowed throughout the winter as a staging area and trailhead for Snowmobilers and cross-country skiers, providing acres of open space for safe and simple snow play, especially with younger kids. The area is basically flat, which offers nearly limitless terrain for building snow people and forts with easy access to town.
Avalanche Forecast for 11/27/2024
- AVALANCHE FORECAST: Over the past five days, two storms brought periods of heavy snowfall, strong winds, and dangerous avalanche conditions to the region. As the weather settles, avalanches breaking in new and wind-drifted snow will become less likely. Be prepared to assess the recent snow for signs of instability, like cracking underfoot, before venturing into avalanche terrain. We have very limited information about the snowpack at mid and upper elevations. If old snow has formed weak layers near the base of the snowpack, you can expect avalanche conditions to settle more slowly. Find out More
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Experience Checklist
- Beanie
- Boots
- Camera
- Day pack
- Jacket or windbreaker
- Knowledge and understanding of local conditions
- Picnic lunch
- Ski goggles or sunglasses
- Smartphone
- Snowman decorations
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen/lip protector
- Warm clothing
- Water
- Windbreaker/shell
- Winter gloves
Public Services
Experience Information
- Trail Length
- 0.2 miles
- Trail Surface
- Snow
- Duration
- Less than 4 hours
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This experience is accessed from the Shady Rest Winter Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Destinations
Shady Rest Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
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Related Destinations
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