Snowmobiling/Grooming

lake wenatchee rec club (LWRC)

promoting use of public lands in the lake wenatchee (wa) area

Snowmobiling/grooming reports

Daily Grooming Report

Marilyn's Daily Grooming Message

March 15, 2025: Hey, its snowing!!! We have rec'd approx 2 inches so far and snowing fairly heavily currently but temp is hovering at 32. Hoping for several inches today and tomorrow. There has been no new grooming to report with the warmer temps and snow pack decreasing. There may be another shift or two depending on the weather and temps. Yes most of the trails are still in relatively good shape, especially at the higher elevations. Some routes, not so much. Route 3 to access the 4's and Pole Ridge is down to pavement due to the logging/plowing activities. Route 1A to the Rec Club is bare in many spots. Grooming on the Entiat Ridge is done for the season. But Steve at Trinity reported that he still has five feet of snow and is getting more as we speak. So good Spring riding to be had.

I just wanted to remind you all of the Groomer Appreciation BBQ/ Potluck tonight at the Rec Club, starting at 5 with social hour. The Club will be BBQ-ing Burgers and Dogs, and are asking folks to bring a potluck dish or dessert. Please try to come by to THANK our groomers, Pacific Mountain Services; the GROOMERS OF THE YEAR!!

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

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.