Chapman Creek
This small area is set aside for the beginning cross-country skier to practice or for kids to play. The marked trail is actually loop roads for the Chapman Creek Campground. The roads are nearly flat with limited opportunities to venture off the road.
This small area is set aside for the beginning cross- country skier to practice or for kids to play.
...above the Chapman Creek Campground is the popular Yuba Pass Sno- Park that allows beginning skiers to graduate...
DESCRIPTION:
The campground lies within the North Yuba OSV Restricted Area. Snow camping is permitted.
Continuing east up Highway 49 another 3.5 miles, above the Chapman Creek Campground is the popular Yuba Pass Sno-Park that allows beginning skiers to graduate and tackle slightly more difficult roads leading out of the Park.
| Parking Elevation: | 5700 feet | Base Elevation: | 5700 feet | Summit Elevation: | 5700 feet |
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| Snowfall | 0 inches | Season | Late December through mid-March | ||
| Parking: | Not plowed | Skiable Area | 10 acres | Groomed | No | Terain Park | No |
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| Snowmaking | |||||||
| Runs | Beginner | 0% | Intermediate | 0% | Expert | 0% | |
| Lifts | 0 | Types | |||||
| Contact(s) | Tahoe National Forest: 530-265-4531 |
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| Website(s) |
DIRECTIONS:
To Chapman Creek
Drive east toward Yuba Gap and Sierraville for 3.5 miles above Bassetts on Highway 49.
Topographic map: East Slope – Winter Recreation & U.S.G. S. Clio
ACTIVITIES:
Snowshoeing (Rating: Good)
Nice place for beginners.
Difficulty levels: Easily the Easiest
Mileage: A short mile if you take both loops
Snowmobiling: Prohibited
Nordic Cross-country Skiing (Rating: Good)
Nice place for beginners.
Difficulty levels: Easily the Easiest
Mileage: A short mile if you take both loops
Snowmobiling: Prohibited
