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.
Snowplay at Shady Rest Park
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Avalanche Forecast for 01/20/2025
- AVALANCHE FORECAST: Triggering an avalanche remains unlikely. Be cautious of isolated instabilities near and around extreme terrain features. Specialized tools like an ice axe and crampons may be necessary on slick and variable surfaces. Find out More
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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
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This experience is accessed from the Shady Rest Winter Trailhead.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
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Shady Rest Park
- Hours/Season: Day use only | Year Round
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