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Park · Snow Mountain Ranch

Snow Mountain Ranch

6.4 mi round trip2,300 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightCheck first
Many parks like this close at dusk and do not allow camping. Check the posted rules before an overnight trip.

Matched from park boundaries on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Suggested hike6.4 miRound trip to the far side
Elevation gain2,300 ftRound trip
Trails10.1 miTotal in the park

Overview

Snow Mountain Ranch has about 10.1 miles of trails. Our suggested hike is a 6.4-mile round trip from Rocky Top Trailhead to the far side of the trail network, following Horse Trail, then Tooled -n- Schooled, then Upper Tooled -n- Schooled, then Ha ha ha ha ha, then Cowiche Mountain Connector. Shorten or extend it as you like.

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What you need

Parking and passes

No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.

Getting there

The hike starts at Rocky Top Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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