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Snowplay at Shady Rest Park

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  • 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.

  • 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 03/28/2024

  • AVALANCHE FORECAST: Strong winds and new snow will lead to fresh wind slab development near and above the treeline today, with peak instability expected midday. When in doubt, choosing travel routes with lower slope angles in sheltered terrain will limit your exposure. Find out More
  • 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

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    Experience Information

    Trail Length
    0.2 miles
    Trail Surface
    Snow
    Duration
    Less than 4 hours

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Shady Rest Park

  • Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round 

  • Biking  Cross Country Skiing  E-Biking  Hiking  Off Highway Vehicles  Pets  Skateboarding  Snowmobiling 

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