The Walton Sno-Park is located about nine miles northeast of Ochoco Ranger Station on Forest Road 22. This is on the Big Summit District of the Ochoco National Forest. Traction tires or chains are recommended as the last few miles are steep, narrow, and not sanded.

There are about 20 miles of marked ski trails originating from the Sno-Park. Trails are marked with blue diamonds and there are map boards at each trail junction. Junctions are labeled with a letter from "A" through "J". Open areas are marked with blue stakes or with white stakes with blue diamonds. All trails are accessed from the Sno-Park. Length of each trail is shown along with the elevation of the highest and lowest point on the trail.

The trails are marked and maintained by the Ochoco Chapter of the Oregon Nordic Club. For current trail information contact the club (541) 447-5505 or e-mail to skiandsew@coinet.com. or check the Web page.

SNO-PARK PERMITS REQUIRED

ALWAYS CARRY W1NTER SURVIVAL GEAR AND BE SURE SOMEONE KNOWS WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND WHEN YOU PLAN TO RETURN.

CORRAL LOOP
Easy 5.0 miles
5250-5550 feet elevation.
This trail starts at the Sno-Park and provides access to all the other trails except the Round Mtn Trail. Terrain is mostly flat with some moderate slopes. Through park-like ponderosa pine and meadows.

SLIDE MOUNTAIN
Easy/More Difficult 3.7 miles
5480-6020 feet elevation.
This trail starts at Jct "A" and crosses the snowmobile trail about 100 feet from the junction At 1.7 miles of easy but somewhat uphill trail it connects witIl the Dropoff and High Rim trails at Jct. "J". This trail continues east another 2.0 miles and ends at a viewpoint on the west side of Slide Mtn The last mile of this trail is more difficult due to the steepness. Backcountry skiers can continue east from the end of the marked trail toward Mt. Pisgah.

LAKE TRAIL Easy 2.0 miles
5160-5420 feet elevation
This trail starts at Jct "C" and goes south through open meadow and large pine to Walton Lake It then continues west and north to reconnect with Corral Loop at Jct "D". For beginners it is easiest to ski in this direction.

BUTTERFIELD
More Difficult 2.6 miles
5300-5560 feet elevation.
This trail connects with Corral Loop at Jcts. "E" and "F". It follows roads except for about I/4 mile from Jct. "E". There are good views to the north.

DROPOFF
Most Difficult 1.9 miles
5500-5700 feet elevation.
This is best skied from Jct. "G". It follows a road for about the first mile then traverses through a plantation. The most difficult section is near Jct. "J" where it climbs a 60% slope which is usually walked or side stepped. HIGH RIM More Difficult 1.8 miles 5550-5900 feet elevation. This leaves Corral Loop at Jct. "H" and goes up a steady 10% grade until it breaks out on an open plateau at the high point. There are excellent views westward 200 yds. west of the marked trail from the high point. The ridge to the south provides an easy telemark slope back to this trail or the Slide Mtn. Trail. Further north on the trail there are good views to the north. ROUND MTN More Difficult 3.5 miles 5500-5800 feet elevation. This trail starts just west of the shelter at the Sno Park and follows the ridge south toward Round Mtn The trail joins the Walton Lake to Round Mtn. hiking trail at about one mile and follows it to the base of Round Mtn. The marked ski trail ends at a meadow near the base of the mountain. The quickest way to the top, 6753 feet elevation, is to go straight up if you have "skins". Otherwise one can zigzag up the slope. In either case the route is most difficult after it leaves the trail. It is about 0.8 miles to the top and about 1,000 feet of climb.

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