Hurley Road Snowshoe
Central CascadesBest Dec–Mar
A quiet, gentle forest road snowshoe along Hurley Creek with near-guaranteed solitude.
About This Trail
Hurley Road follows Forest Road 9711 along Hurley Creek for 2.5 miles one way, gaining 550 feet at a gentle, steady grade. The wide road surface makes for straightforward snowshoeing with no routefinding challenges. One trip report describes continuing off the road to tag Peak 3790, adding a more adventurous summit option for those wanting to push farther.
The trailhead sits just off Highway 97 near milepost 159, across from the Old Blewett Pass Road. Parking is informal, with room for only 2-3 cars on a pullout. The approach requires carefully crossing Highway 97 on foot and walking a short distance north along the highway shoulder to reach the start of Road 9711.
Solitude defines this route. Trip reports consistently note seeing no one else for hours. The forest is pleasant but unremarkable, and there are no dramatic views until you leave the road for higher ground. This is a route for snowshoers who value quiet over scenery, or who want to avoid the more popular Blewett Pass sno-park areas.
Astronomy
Trail Conditions
“Nice fairy quick snowshoe trip up to the summit of Peak 3790 via the Hurley Creek Road.”
Last report: Jan 25, 2025
Scorecard
Extremely lightly visited. Trip reports from the same repeat visitor (cascadesdj) make up most of the history. Expect total solitude.
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Persistent Hazards
- Must cross Highway 97 on foot to reach the trailhead
- Possible snowmobile traffic on the road
Getting There
Informal pullout off Highway 97 near milepost 159, across from Old Blewett Pass Road. Room for 2-3 cars. No pass required.
Recent Reports
Nice fairy quick snowshoe trip up to the summit of Peak 3790 via the Hurley Creek Road. There is room for 2-3 cars to park just off highway 97, just across the highway from the Old Blewett Pass road.
Today we spent 4 hours on Hurley Ck Rd. We saw no one else the whole time.
Here’s another little traveled snowshoe route in the eastern Cascades. To get here, take the Blewett Pass highway to just past MP 159 ( coming from Cle Elum).
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