Pipe Creek Loop Snowshoe

Pipe Creek Loop follows an old forest road from the Pipe Creek Sno-Park, climbing 900 feet over 2.1 miles through quiet forest that parallels Pipe Creek. The route forms a lollipop loop at the top, with a small diamond-shaped circuit that offers filtered views of Diamond Head and the Teanaway ridges through gaps in the trees. Blue blazes and forest service signs mark the route throughout.

The sno-park sees far less traffic than the Blewett Pass lot, making this a reliably quiet outing. The wide road surface and moderate grade work well for both snowshoers and cross-country skiers. Kids can handle the distance and elevation with some encouragement, and the creek adds interest along the lower section.

The Pipe Creek Sno-Park also serves as the starting point for Swauk Meadows and connects to the broader Blewett Pass trail network. Snowshoers looking for a longer day can continue beyond the loop toward Swauk Meadows or link up with trails heading toward Tronsen Meadow.