ActivitiesCross-Country SkiingEcho Lake Sno-Park

Echo Lake Sno-Park

South Shore, cross-country skiing

In short: Echo Lake Sno-Park is a trailhead for cross-country skiing in the Lake Tahoe area, on the South Shore. Known for: ski toward Echo Lakes from Echo Summit; hwy 50 at Echo Lake Rd; no snowmobiles. Fee: Sno-Park permit $15/day or $40/season.

Where it is

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Details

  • Ski toward Echo Lakes from Echo Summit
  • Hwy 50 at Echo Lake Rd
  • No snowmobiles
Fee
Sno-Park permit $15/day or $40/season

Conditions today

Right now
72°F, Sunny
Today
High 72°, low 48°
Wind
8 mph
Snow base
No snow reported
Resorts open
0
  • TomorrowPartly Cloudy, 10% chance of rain68° 45°
  • ThuMostly Clear, 5% chance of rain74° 50°
  • FriPM Storms, 75% chance of rain61° 44°

Know before you go

Trail passes
The groomed centers sell day passes and rent skate and classic skis. Spooner Lake is groomed free by Nevada Nordic; you pay only the state park entry.
Sno-Parks
Taylor Creek, Blackwood Canyon, Echo Lake and Hope Valley need a California Sno-Park permit to park: $15 a day or $40 a season, bought before you arrive.
Etiquette
Keep off the set classic tracks when walking or snowshoeing, and give way to faster skiers on groomed lanes.
Avalanches
Trails beyond the groomed centers can cross avalanche terrain. Read the Sierra Avalanche Center forecast that morning.

Read the cross-country skiing guide

Nearest campgrounds