Clear Creek - Rocky Mountain Sled Conditions

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Trail Map

Located next to Clear Creek in a mature ponderosa pine forest, the Clear Creek Sno-Park provides access to approximately 87 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and 19 miles of ungroomed cross-country ski trails (map). These snowmobile routes connect the south end of the Wallowa Mountains with the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area to the east. Six loops of cross-country ski trails are rated from easy to most difficult. A circular parking area surrounds the sno-park area which has 2 vaulted toilets and a three-sided log shelter with a picnic tables.

The snowmobile trails are maintained in partnership with the local clubs, and the Sno-park is plowed under an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transporation. A State Sno-Park permit is required to use this facility in the winter season.

The sno-park is a day-use site and overnight camping is not allowed as per 36 CFR 261.16 (e).

Webcams

Nearest Snotel

Schneider Meadows 5400 ft

Weather

Forecast for Clear Creek area

Search & Rescue

Baker County Search & Rescue
Call 911 or (541) 523-6415

Snowmobile Clubs

Panhandle Snowmobile Club

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Parking

From Halfway, Oregon travel north the Cornucopia Highway (Main Street) to the Fish Lake Road and take a right; on the Fish Lake Road go 3.3 miles to the Clear Creek Road and turn left; following the turns travel 3.1 miles on the Clear Creek Road to the site. The entrance to the Sno-Park is on the right side of the road.

To get to Halfway from Baker City, Oregon travel north on Interstate 84 for about 1.5 miles; At exit 302 turn east on State Highway 86 and travel 54 miles to Halfway.

User Permits

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Sno-Park permits are required in designated Sno-Parks from November 1 – April 30.

Permit information:

You can move a Sno-Park permit from one vehicle to another.
You can use California and Idaho Sno-Park permits in Oregon.
You can use Oregon Sno-Park permits in California and Idaho.
You may get a fine for parking in a Sno-Park without a permit.

Oregon Sno-Parks Brochure

Fees

Annual Sno-Park Permit (November 1 – April 30) – $25*
3-Day (consecutive) Sno-Park Permit – $9*
Daily Sno-Park Permit – $4*

*Agents may charge an additional service fee.

To become a Sno-Park Parking Permit agent, call 503-945-5052.

Buy a Permit

You can buy a permit at:

Permit agents in resorts, sporting goods stores, and other retail outlets issue all types of permits.
Get an annual permit online at DMV2U – includes printable interim permit to use immediately.

Note: Sno-Park permits are NOT REFUNDABLE.