Chelan Riding Report

[Lake Cle Elum]

Pretty much each year in Feb. 5 of us ride Chelan for 3 or 4 days. This week, it's Mon, Tues, Wed....We were worried about the wet, heavy snow near the passes.

But, it look like their snow is all powder once you get above the snow park 500 ft or so. Lot's of open areas with powder. You can still sink in a find the rocks and stumps (found both yesterday), which is rare for this time of year. WE only saw one other group all day.....

Yesterday, we got out of the fog a and clouds right away. Today, just got up and sunny skies. The grooming is still nice from last week. With the passes, closed, I don't think it had much use over the weekend.

Gotta go.....

 

[SKIDMARK]

Favorite Areas In Chelan To Ride

Looking For A Little Help In A Good Area Out Of Chelan To Ride .
A Group Of Ten Of Us Will Ride The Weekend Of Feb 23-24 Any Advice
Would Be Appreciated.


Thanks Skidmark

 

[Lake Cle Elum]

Trail maps and grooming schedules around Chelan are at:

http://www.parks.wa.gov/winter/parks/motorparks.asp?Region=2

Several areas to ride, but if you're staying in Chelan, the Closest Sno-Park is Echo Valley. Head of out Chelan toward Manson, take a right on "Boyd Drive" and follow the signs.....IF you're staying in Wapato or Manson, Antilon Lake Sno Park is closer, Turn at the Casino and head up the hill. Both access to an area that about a 60-70 loop, with ways to cut across the loop and drop down the other side to Black Canyon.

Enjoy....

 

[SKIDMARK]

From the Echo valley sno-park any area's of preference, play area's etc.
First ride in Chelan area hoping to see all the great riding I've heard about.
We like to do a lot of boondocking exploring hope for good snow.

 

[Kordero]

I rode out of the Echo Valley snopark on Sun the 17th. The snow is pretty well setup, crusty in most places. South facing slopes are looking pretty thin except for up high. We did the short loop which still took us 4hrs with a couple short view stops and one at a warming hut; no playing.

The north and east facing trails were in excellent condition. My recommendation is if you can find a local to show you some play areas you'll be much happier. The other people in my group rented sleds from Uncle Tim's. We spent some time after the riding talking to the owner. Nice guy. He just might tell you where to go if you ask.

Have fun, it's a beautiful area.

 

[Lake Cle Elum]

From the Echo valley sno-park any area's of preference, play area's etc.
First ride in Chelan area hoping to see all the great riding I've heard about.
We like to do a lot of boondocking exploring hope for good snow.

Plenty of good snow up on top.....Most good play areas are past the warming hut, on the the turn off for Gold Creek and then go west along the ridge from there. IT opens up a lot and there are places to play....Also, just past the warming hut, start down OSS Peak (spelling?) trail and there is a big open hillside area on your right within the 1st 1/2 mile or so.......

No real play areas on the trail that goes along the lake, west from Antilon Lk. Snow park......Enjoy....

 

[rat1]

Looking For A Little Help In A Good Area Out Of Chelan To Ride .
A Group Of Ten Of Us Will Ride The Weekend Of Feb 23-24 Any Advice
Would Be Appreciated.


Thanks Skidmark

Wife and I just got home from riding chelan for the first time and is was a pretty neat area. Groomed trails were great but snow was pretty hard.

 

[UBRultra]

Devil's backbone or loop?

The big 100 mile loop on the side of the lake is fine but my wife and I liked the ride over on the Devil's backbone much more. Greater eleveation and beter snow...

 

[SKIDMARK]

Where's Devil backbone from Echo valley sno-park?If I can't have fresh snow how about those eastern Washington sunny Days.!!! A little Fun in the Sun this weekend would be great!

 

[rat1]

Where's Devil backbone from Echo valley sno-park?If I can't have fresh snow how about those eastern Washington sunny Days.!!! A little Fun in the Sun this weekend would be great!

Hey Skid,rhe backbone is on the south side of the lake. When you get to chelan go to the chamber of commerce and get the grooming trail maps they have. The lady there was real helpful.

 

[WIMPY]

Next time you all come over send me a pm and I can show you the play area's Well maybe LOL!

Vice press, Lake chelan snowmobile club
www.Lkchelansnowmobileclub.com

Treavor Bodle

 

[SKIDMARK]

Had a great ride Sat 23rd spring like conditions Oss peak was great.
Chelan area is definiteley one of the most senic area's in Washington state
Grooming was great .Got my sunshine and blue sky day will post Pic's later


SKIDMARK

 

[SKIDMARK]

Here is a few shots from the weekend.Some of the area reminds me of John Day, OR.

Sorry we didn't get in touch ahead of time Wimpy- next time we go I will shoot you a pm.

Thanks!

 

[JR6996]

Hey, I think I know that place, HMMMM was good that day G-Man looks like super man in the 1st pic

 

[Lake Cle Elum]

Damn - I know right where you were in those pic's....You had the same weather we did the week before.....Gotta get my pic's organized and posted!!!!!

A group of 5 of us go every year for 3 or 4 days.....Mid-week, we never see a soul!!!!!! gotta look up wimpy some time?