Snowplay at Shady Rest Park ◉

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.
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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.

Avalanche Forecast for 01/28/2025

AVALANCHE FORECAST: You can still trigger an avalanche where the wind has deposited unstable drifts, below ridgelines and in gullies. Avalanches could break wider than you'd expect. Assess for stiff, textured snow that cracks beneath your feet, or stick to lower angle slopes to help you mitigate this hazard. 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
Public Services
Experience Information

Trail Length
0.2 miles

Trail Surface
Snow

Duration
Less than 4 hours
This experience is accessed from the Shady Rest Winter Trailhead.
- Get driving directions to Shady Rest Winter Trailhead
- Get public-transit options*
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.