Featured sno-parks
Highway 108 SNO-Park
Pinecrest
California State Highway 108 traverses the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 9,628 feet and is subject to winter closure at Highway 108 SNO-Park. The SNO-Park is located at the winter closure gate about 6 miles east of Strawberry.
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Lake Alpine SNO-Park
Arnold
Lake Alpine SNO-Park is located at the winter closure gate on Highway 4.
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Meiss Meadow SNO-Park
South Lake Tahoe
Meiss Meadow SNO-Park is located on the north side of Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Recommended Activities: Cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play. No snowmobiles. The SNO-Park program provides winter recreation at locations along the Sierra Nevada.
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Round Valley SNO-Park
Arnold
Round Valley SNO-Park is located on Highway 207 (Mt. Reba Road), just north of Highway 4.
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Spicer SNO-Park
Arnold
Spicer SNO-Park is located on the south side of Highway 4 at Spicer Road. The park features snowmobile trails to Union and Utica Reservoirs, Summit and Elephant Rock Lakes, and the Spicer Reservoir Power House.
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Iron Mountain SNO-Park
Kyburz
Iron Mountain SNO-Park, situated in Kyburz, El Dorado County, along the Eastern Sierra, offers a range of winter activities for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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