# Stevens Pass Nordic Center: Family Winter Snowshoe Trails & Snow Play > Place to go for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thursday through Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (December through late March, snow conditions… - Where: Stevens Pass Nordic Center, US-2, Skykomish, WA 98288 - Ages: All ages; dedicated snow play and sledding area free for families; child snowshoe rentals available at Cascadian Depot - Price: Snow play and sledding hill is free (bring own sled); Snowshoe trail passes $20–$25 adults, youth discounted, kids 6 & under free; Epic Pass holders receive free trail access; Parking is free - Schedule: Thursday through Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (December through late March, snow conditions permitting); Additional holiday Monday operations - Organizer: Stevens Pass Mountain Resort (Vail Resorts) - Official page: https://www.stevenspass.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/stevens-pass-nordic-center-family-winter-snowshoe-trails-and-snow-play--listing-faac699121e9a4ea8437a22c ## About Located 5 miles east of the Stevens Pass summit off scenic US-2 in Mill Valley, the Stevens Pass Nordic Center offers a peaceful, family-oriented mountain alternative to the bustling downhill ski area. Families can enjoy a dedicated free snow play and sledding hill set safely apart from skiers, perfect for toddlers and young children pulling plastic saucers through deep mountain snow. For exploring the quiet winter forest, the center maintains marked snowshoe loops such as the 1.5-mile Cascara Trail and Clickety-Clack loop, winding through old-growth hemlocks and across sparkling frozen creeks. The Cascadian Depot lodge features rental snowshoes in youth and adult sizes, a cozy wood-burning stove, heated restrooms, and hot apple cider to recharge between snowy adventures. ## Similar picks in Seattle - [Snoqualmie Falls: Winter Mist Waterfall Walk & River Trail](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/snoqualmie-falls-winter-mist-waterfall-walk-and-river-trail--listing-61a46c492041a9e9832a5250) — Open daily dawn to dusk, 365 days a year; Upper observation deck gift shop open daily… · Snoqualmie Falls Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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