Admin Note: This trip was changed from a snowshoe to a hike on the morning of the trip due to weather conditions.
Description: An easy to moderate snowshoe to the Nordeen hut from the Swampy Sno Park. CONC built and maintains this shelter. Registration will open on 12/03/24.
Please be aware that bad weather conditions can alter or even cancel trips. Also note that the difficulty of any trail can change based on current conditions such as recent snowfall and may necessitate changes to the route. Please be on the lookout for emails from the trip leader regarding the trip.
Distance/hours: Trip is 4 1/2 miles RT. Plan on spending 4-5 hours, including drive time to/from trailhead.
Elevation gain/loss: Approximately 200 ft elevation gain/loss.
Difficulty Level: Easy due to distance and not much gain. Trip will become more difficult than initially rated if we have to do any trail-breaking because of new snow. All participants will take turns breaking trail, if needed.
What to bring: Winter 10 Essentials, water, snack/lunch. Sno Park permit if you are driving. Dogs are not allowed on this trip.
Required Equipment: Snowshoes, over-the-ankle waterproof boots, gaiters, hiking poles with large baskets for stability especially if we need to break trail.
Number of participants: 10 participants including the trip leader. Sign up is required.
Meet Up Location Information: Skyline Park is located on Mountaineer Way, across from Cascade Junior High (19619 Mountaineer Way). Turn onto Mountaineer Way, pass the Seven Peaks School parking area entrance; Skyline Park's first parking area is the next right after that. There is a porta-potty in the parking area. Leader is driving a periwinkle blue Subaru Forester.
Carpooling: Carpooling can be arranged at the meeting place. If you ride with someone, please donate to their gas fund. Be generous for obvious reasons.
Leader: Kelly Cleman, 425-268-3437
