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Seattle: Tronsen Meadows Snowshoe
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| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Washington (WA) |
| Distance: | 3.8 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Who said adults can't play in the snow? Spend a day snowshoeing and igloo-building near Tronsen Meadow, a pristine winter playground. To Trailhead: Take I-90 E to Exit 85 just past Cle Elum. Follow WA-970 N towards Wenatchee. WA-970 becomes US 97 to the summit of Blewett Pass, about 100 mi. from Seattle. Park at lot on E side of road at summit. Sno-Park Permit Required. Bring a shovel in case of getting plowed in.
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| Distance: 3.80 mi | Points: 822 |
Seattle: Tronsen Meadows
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TRN001
Location: 47.335072, -120.581329From parking lot, begin hiking S on road. Veer R on uphill trail to avoid snowmobilers
TRN002
Location: 47.334091, -120.580589At the top of trail is a summer parking lot. Continue through lot, cross road, then follow loop trail.
TRN003
Location: 47.330044, -120.576385Igloo Camp. With a little help from the snow gods, our contributors took a long break at this small pine clearing to build a 5-star igloo
TRN004
Location: 47.331436, -120.571739Ridge Point. From igloo, hike east down hill to Ridge Point. Pick up forest service road and continue SE. Several snowshoe hikes can be taken in all directions.
TRN005
Location: 47.322433, -120.561707Gawk at Diamond Head, a snowy rock formation to the SE before turning around.
TRN006
Location: 47.325809, -120.568779Turn L @ Larch Meadow. Double back on road to a stand of Larch trees. Continue W to the first of two knobs.
TRN007
Location: 47.325500, -120.574745Knob 1. Small flat top with N and W views to Blewett Pass and beyond.
TRN008
Location: 47.326435, -120.577019Knob 2. Continue down hill and up to second Knob with more beautiful views of the Wenatchee National Forest Continue down hill and follow cross-country ski trail to WPT 3, turn L and return to trailhead.
Igloo Building
Location: 47.330177, -120.576241Warming up while the temps begin to plummett © John Newhoff
Igloo Building
Location: 47.329876, -120.576385The final product ©John Newhoff
Igloo Building
Location: 47.329967, -120.576828Constructing an igloo for 4 © John Newhoff
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