Snowmobiling/grooming reports
Daily Grooming Report
Marilyn's Daily Grooming Message
January 23, 2025: Today at the Lake, the temp is 16 degrees with a bit of fog this morning. Its been cold and clear all week with no new snow, and really none in the immediate forecast. Last night, the following routes were groomed in the Lk Wenatchee area; 2, 3, 4, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 6D (lower 1/2 from 2), 7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 8B, 8C. No new grooming to report in the Entiat area.
USFS Logging: The groomers met on January 6 with the USFS officials and the logging contractors. At this point a decision was made for the safety of the users and the groomers, that we will continue to groom the main 3 route to the intersection with the 4 routes but not any of the other 3 routes while the logging operations are happening. So please keep this in mind, the routes of 3A through 3E may not be suitable for snowmobile travel for the time being. If this status changes we will be sure to advise. Apparently the meeting was mainly positive with all parties agreeing to co-existence.
A map of the groomed trails is available here: https://lakewenatcheeinfo.com/img/SnowmobileGroomingMap.pdfThis map is updated after the status email comes out.
- Marilyn
Grooming Funding
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Grooming funding comes mainly from snowmobile registrations and fuel taxes and is administered by Washington State Parks. The LWRC is the local "applicant" for those funds and works in cooperation with Washington State Parks and the USFS to manage the grooming operations. The LWRC holds fundraisers to supplement the grooming funds when State funds are depleted.
IMPORTANT: Due to fewer sled registrations, State grooming funds have been cut 8% for the 2023/24 season: Oct_2023_Snoflyer_Corrected_321402209.pdf
Grooming meetings (open to the public) are held in the clubhouse at 10 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of each month during the snowmobiling season (and typically one month prior to expected snowfall and one month after).
Snowmobile Safety Class
The LWRC sponsors a FREE snowmobile safety class which is led by Chelan County Sheriff's officers. Open to all ages (lunch included). Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. In 2023, the class will be held on December 9. Contact the LWRC at lakewenatcheerecclub@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Snowmobile Registrations, Sno-Park & LWRC Parking
Local law enforcement regularly patrol the Lake Wenatchee/Entiat snowmobile trail system. Unregistered snowmobiles will be issued a ticket as well as vehicles parked at Sno-Parks but without a Sno-Park permit. WA State Licensing (DOL) Official Site: Licensing snowmobiles .
Sno-Park permits are required to park in designated Sno-Park areas: Winter recreation | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission . Sno-Park permits are provided with snowmobile registrations; however, if you are renting a sled, you must purchase a day-use permit online or at local outlets if you wish to park at a Sno-Park.
The LWRC parking lot is plowed regularly for use by those with LWRC parking permits (included with LWRC annual membership).
Northwest Avalanche Center
Before venturing out on each ride, check the NWAC's app or website to check avalanche risk on the trails: www.nwac.us.
Washington State Snowmobile Association (WSSA)
WSSA focuses on promoting and preserving snowmobiling across Washington State: Home - Washington State Snowmobile Association (wssa.us) . WSSA's $25/year membership fee goes toward toward maintaining legislative contacts, training and education, events, trail maps, publishing and more.
Open to the public. Join us!
Club: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Grooming Council: 2nd Saturday of each month (during season) at 10 a.m.