Hyak Sno-Park — Attraction in North Bend

Embarking on the Snoqualmie Pass Kids Area sledging escapade was like entering a winter wonderland comedy club. As rain decided to tap out, snow took center stage at 5:30 PM, turning the landscape into a frosty playground. Picture this: kids zooming down the hill on sleds, their laughter harmonizing with the crunch of snow beneath.

The hilarity? Well, that was reserved for the uphill expedition. Dragging sleds uphill felt like auditioning for a slapstick silent film – cue the comedic sound effects. At times, it seemed we were participants in a snow-themed Olympics event where sled towing was a sport of its own.

For a twist, we unintentionally choreographed a "Snow Ballet" while navigating the hillside – slippery slopes turned dance floors, and sleds became our graceful dance partners. In the midst of this snowy performance, we discovered the hidden treasure of well-maintained bathrooms, an unexpected yet welcome intermission.

Snoqualmie Pass Kids Area delivered a unique blend of serious sledging fun and spontaneous winter theatrics. The only thing sterner than the icy slopes was our resolve not to take ourselves too seriously. This spot is a snow-covered stage where families can embrace the seriousness of fun while creating stories that, like snowflakes, are unique and best enjoyed together. Check out the pictures below, our visual comedy album, capturing the frozen moments of joy in this...

Washington State Parks run Snow park with a sledding hill, snow play area, & cross country trail for snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. There’s a large paved parking lot & 6 heated bathrooms (2 of which have showers). REI has a trailer in the parking lot which rents snowshoes & sleds. They also offer guided a snowshoeing trip down to the lake online. If you decide to solo snow shoe to the lake it’s a left turn .5 down the main trail & 2-3 miles round trip. You’ll need snow shoes now that there’s lots of snow. You can find food, gas station, odds & ends 2 miles up the road at the Summit @ Snoqualmie resort. Parking at Hyak Snow Park is $25 for the day or you can get a seasonal snow park pass which runs from December to April & cost $120. Both passes are good at all the state snow parks. You can buy these passes at the entrance (cash or MC/Visa), kiosk by the bathrooms, or Washington State Parks website. The gated park opens at 8 am & closes at dark (.5 hour after sunset). Leashed dogs are allowed in the parking lot & and a small area near the entrance but understandably, not on the trails, play area,...

Nice place for fun in the snow. One thing is sure, when I was growing up in east central Illinois, the prairie of the land contained no mountains. I think my home county has a maximum altitude of about 700 ft above sea level. Where Hyak is located is many times higher. The surrounding mountains are many times more. This place appears to be a great location to bring snow into anyone's life. Children of all ages are seem here stomping, walking, sledding, tobogganing, skiing, climbing, sliding, and I even saw one group with a large tent gathered having a cookout BBQ of some sort. I saw RC cars zipping through the puddles. I can easily see how this place is where you start your kids out and then as they get better, graduate them and their equipment to simmering better that helps their skill further develop. After enough fun and development here, then you don't come here so often as you'll probably stop closet to the summit at Snoqualmie Pass where the big snow fun with steeper hills are found. During the winter (like this Sunday) parking was $20 for the day.

I would recommend this...