Cross-country skiing is one of Manson’s best kept secrets. No chairlift lineups here... just you, perfectly groomed trails and Lake Chelan’s enchanting winter wonderland to explore. With more than 25 miles of groomed skate and classic cross-country skiing, these trails offer stunning sun-drenched views of the valley below and peaceful glides through the alpines.
Echo Ridge Nordic Area features 25 miles of trails and offers views of Lake Chelan and surrounding mountains, and they are open 24/7 beginning in December and lasting until the snow melts. In the higher elevations above Lake Chelan valley, a generous, light, dry snow pack is as reliable from year to year as the long, sunny days of summer.
Click below to view the Echo Ridge trails map, or download the PDF below.
The Echo Ridge Nordic Area has 25 miles of groomed ski trails and is located on the Chelan Ranger District (about a 30-minute drive from Manson). Echo Ridge accommodates skiers with 20 miles of groomed classic and 10 miles of groomed skate ski trails, and the Ridge offers 2.4 miles of snowshoe trails and even allows dogs on some trails out of the Zoom Trailhead.
Groomed trails follow the ridges of the terrain creating a great skiing experience for all ability levels. Because the trails are located on the ridge tops they are generally above the fog layer that settles in the valleys so if you are looking for sunny skiing head for Echo Ridge.
Daily Fee for Skiers 18+ (17 and under ski free)
Season Passes Available at the Chelan Ranger District (Note: Sno-Park, Northwest Forest Pass and Golden Age not accepted)
Ski 24/7
Trails for All Ability Levels
Location: From Manson, head towards Chelan on Highway 150. Turn left on Winesap Rd. (next to the Lake Chelan Winery) and go approximately 3 miles to stop sign. Take a left and go 2 miles to Cooper Gulch Rd. Take a left onto Cooper Gulch and follow signs to Echo Valley. Continue past the Echo Valley Ski Area and take a right up the hill another 2 miles to the lower or upper Echo Ridge parking lots.
Contact: Lake Chelan Nordic Club (509) 888-0461
Contact the Ranger District office for more specific information and maps.
Chelan Ranger District 428 W. Woodin Avenue Chelan, WA 98816-9724 (509) 682-4900 (Voice/TTY) Fax: (509) 682-9004
