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Happy Trails is open for Winter Wonderland Sleigh Rides 7 days a week during the season. Yes! You can book a ride any day of the week, except the following winter holidays: Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Male Bonding Day (also known as Super Bowl Sunday).

HAPPY TRAILS OLD FASHIONED HORSEDRAWN SLEIGHRIDES are held from December thru March in Easton, WA. For some people this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, for others it brings back memories of the only way there was to travel to school, to town, and to church, and for most it becomes an annual tradition - for families, for church groups, for company outings, birthday parties, Christmas caroling parties, mystery events, or romantic surprises. Any size group.

WHAT DOES IT COST?
Adults - $20.00 each
Children 10 yrs old and under $10.00 each
Toddlers 2 yrs and under are free.
Reservations are necessary and you will be asked to send a $50 deposit to P.O. Box 32, Easton, WA, 98925-0032. This will hold your date and time. Place the balance in an envelope with the name of the person who booked the ride written on the front and turn it in when you check in for your ride. HAPPY TRAILS provides fires, hot water, cold water, roasting forks, and gas stoves to heat soup, chili, or stew. There are warming tents with woodstoves for all to share, plus 4 pairs of snowshoes for free use. Trash cans provided.

WHAT TO BRING? Bring a blanket for each 2-3 people, keep blankets in the warm interior of your car, not in the cold trunk. Be sure your camera has film and fresh batteries...you’ll get some great shots for wonderful memories. Keep your food plans simple - it really isn’t a good time for a 5-course meal. Hot dogs, marshmallows, things to make s’mores, hot chocolate, soup, hot tea, and hot spiced cider are easy, popular foods to bring from home. For easy transport and handling, put soup, chili, or stew in a pot before you leave home; duct tape the lid on. When you reach camp, remove the tape and heat on a propane stove. Don't forget a ladle! Bring disposable cups, plates, bowls, and plastic forks and spoons. For a variation on traditional s'mores, try Cowboy S'mores made with a chocolate-covered graham cracker cookie instead of chocolate bars and graham crackers. Cowboy S'mores don't crumble as easily and kids love to make them for moms and dads! Buy a cookie large enough to accommodate a marshmallow - "Mother's Fudge and Graham" was voted best, but any brand will do. Bring along plastic and inflatable snow play devices for fun in the snow during the hour of playtime before the return half of the sleigh ride. Round saucer-type and inflatable devices give the best and safest ride; no wood or metal sleds please! We also have several inner tubes and other snowplay devices donated by previous customers for all to share. This hill has been mother-designed for the enjoyment of all. Dress in layers with windbreaker on the outside to be prepared for the varying weather conditions. Pack extra clothing to keep the children dry and at least 2 pairs of gloves. Check with us later if you lose anything. Pets are not allowed on sleighs or at camp. For their safety and comfort, leave them at home.

ARRIVAL TIME? It is a good idea to arrive 15-20 minutes before your reserved time so you can check in, pay the balance of your money, move your food and blankets from the car to the sleigh and add that last layer of clothing to keep you warm and dry. Remember!! Snow is wet.

DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS Call Jack Price at 509-656-2634/FAX 509-656-2753
Directions to Happy Trails: Eastbound travelers take I-90 to Exit 74, turn right: Westbound travellers take I-90 to Exit 74, turn left and go under freeway: from there proceed across railroad tracks, drive about a half mile and look for Pioneer Trail Road on the left. Turn left down Pioneer Trail Road and follow it straight in to Happy Trails. Follow signs for parking.

Pioneer Trail Road is a private road. Please help us be a good neighbor.
PLEASE OBSERVE THE 10 MPH SPEED LIMIT
ON PIONEER TRAIL ROAD!

REMINDER: Never cross the Pass without chains in your car. Drive carefully. Allow extra time, but do not try to rush if you are running a little late. We know you would let us know if you were NOT coming. Use the links below to check current weather conditions before you head out!

PARKING DIRECTIONS Watch for the orange traffic barrels. Park as close to the barrels as possible. Unload food, snowplay devices, and other items onto sleighs.

RESTROOMS? The parking area has two Waste Management portables as does the play area. Time will fly as you build snowmen, play in snow forts, and thoroughly enjoy your sleighride adventure.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE CONCESSION STAND IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!
Be sure to bring with you some simple, easy-to-eat foods and cold and hot drinks to warm up your sleigh ride adventure.

OTHER SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS
• RV TOWN has a laundromat, RV hookups, propane, Shell gas, and a grocery store that carries a variety of winter clothing including snow boots, snow pants, gloves, socks, and plastic sleds & saucers!
• For overnight accommodations in Easton call CB’s GENERAL STORE  at 509-656-2248.
In nearby South Cle Elum call Mary Pittis at the IRON HORSE INN (509) 674-5939    1-800-2-2-TWAIN(WA & OR) .
 

WSDOT Snoqualmie Pass Traffic Cameras

For current road conditions, dial 511

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