Lakes Basin Winter Access

  • Lake Mary Road is closed just above the turnoff to Tamarack Lodge after the first major snowstorm of each season. For the rest of the winter, access to the Lakes Basin is only by snowshoes and skis. The groomed trails network includes fee-based cross-country ski trails as well as the Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin public-access right-of-way. On April 17 of each year, after the cross-country ski season ends and before roads are plowed, snowmobiles are allowed in the Lakes Basin on existing roadways only, conditions permitting.

  • Lake Mary Road is closed just above the turnoff to Tamarack Lodge after the first major snowstorm of each season. For the rest of the winter, access to the Lakes Basin is only by snowshoes and skis. The groomed trails network includes fee-based cross-country ski trails as well as the Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin public-access right-of-way. On April 17 of each year, after the cross-country ski season ends and before roads are plowed, snowmobiles are allowed in the Lakes Basin on existing roadways only, conditions permitting.

Avalanche Forecast for 11/30/2024

  • AVALANCHE FORECAST: Surface instabilities like storm and wind slabs have become increasingly unlikely in the days since our last storm. However, a concerning structure of strong, new storm snow over weak, old facets exists in isolated areas, particularly in the northern half of the forecast area. As you head out into the backcountry, it's worth building in larger terrain margins to account for this uncertainty. Find out More

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Related Trails

Trail Length (mi) Surface Activities and Services
Sherwins Winter Trails 1.2 Snow Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding Hiking Pets Ski & Snowboarding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Winter Fat Biking
Winter Access Corridor - Lakes Basin 2.5 Snow Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Vista Viewing

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