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Plain Valley Ski Trails

· Plain, WA

Why you should go…

Plain Valley Ski Trails is a nonprofit cross-country ski facility in the Plain Valley near Leavenworth, Washington, in the Cascade Mountains. It grooms over 25 kilometers of trails for classic and skate skiing plus snowshoe trails, and includes a kids nordic ski playground. Passes fund youth nordic ski programs, and a combined Valley Pass covers both Plain Valley and the neighboring Leavenworth Winter Sports Club trails.

  • #nordic skiing
  • #cross country skiing
  • #snowshoeing
  • #family
  • #winter

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Plain Valley Ski Trails, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Mountain Springs Lodge

    $50+

    A Cascade foothills lodge near Leavenworth known for ziplining, snowmobile tours and sleigh rides.

    0.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Leavenworth Snowmobile Rentals

    $50+

    Guided and self-drive snowmobile rentals on groomed trails near Leavenworth.

    9.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Family Lines Fly Fishing Academy

    $50+

    Guided fly fishing lessons on the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth for beginners and families.

    11 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Leavenworth

    Free

    Bavarian-themed alpine village in the Washington Cascades with shopping, dining and four-season outdoor recreation.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Leavenworth Adventure Park

    Under $25

    Washington's first alpine coaster plus a climbing wall and gemstone dig at the edge of downtown Leavenworth.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village

    Under $25

    Regional history museum and 20 building pioneer village near Leavenworth in the Wenatchee Valley.

    19 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums