White River: Hwy 410 2/2/2012

Highway 410 becomes a winter wonderland for cross-country skiers and snowshoers alike.

Jennifer

Me

This is a easy non-route finding trail straight up highway 410, which is closed to vehicular traffic during the winter months.

Philip

White River

The day was so beautiful and the views of the river were so magnificent that everyone wanted a keepsake photograph!

Philip and Jennifer

Spectacular icicles had formed on many of the rock formations.

Jennifer and I (photo taken by Philip)

Mile Marker 60

This route is very popular with cross country skiers. (Don't worry the women on the ground was not injured. She was simply laughing too hard to get up. Seemed like everyone we met was having a fantastic time!)

Leaving Mt. Rainier National Park boundary.

Smiles all the way home!

We were in search of the perfect easy hike in which Jennifer could get used to her new snowshoes. This is a route was perfect!! It is a great route for novices who want to practice walking on snowshoes for the first time, or for anyone seeking a relaxing day in the snow without a lot of exertion or fuss. This route requires no route-finding so you can just simply walk and enjoy the multiple views of White River. 

Statistics

Roundtrip	4.0 miles
Elevation Gain	400 ft
Highest Point	3200 ft

 Driving Directions:

To get there, from Enumclaw drive east on State Route 410 to the end of the plowed highway and turn left onto Crystal Mountain Road (Forest Road 7190). Immediately (about 20 yards) after turning onto Crystal Mountain Road, turn right into the Sno-Park. If the Sno-Park has not been plowed, turn around and return to the highway. Park well off the highway on the edge of the chain-up area adjacent to the highway

Roundtrip

4.0 miles

Elevation Gain

400 ft

Highest Point

3200 ft