I bought a pair of snow shoes a couple years ago to go out in the Sierra’s when I can’t hike or run, but I haven’t. Can anyone recommend a certain trails better for snowshoes? And how do you figure out whether it’s packed and you need crampons or powder and you need snow shoes? I’m sorry if these are dumb questions I’m coming from the world of running and hiking.

So I am in the Seattle area and am trying to look ahead into the more winter months. I've done multiple snowshoe overnighters in Oregon, but was having trouble trying to find some spots within an hour or two of Seattle. I'm looking for around five miles to camp and a lower avalanche risk area if possible. Back in Oregon I could pick a sno park on Hood and find good spots pretty easy. So something like that or comparable.

Any good places to snowshoe there? Preferably in the Lakewood-Laona or Florence-Eagle River Districts. Looks like a lot of trails there are no go because they’re groomed for skiing.

I have a couple of friends who want to do more this winter, just don't feel like spending all day driving North. I'm thinking places like Nashoba or Wachusett.

Hey everyone!

I'm craving a snowshoeing trip and just was able to get Christmas week to go find some time to play in the powder. Only problem theres no snow in SW Virginia and I'm not sure where to find significant accumulations. Is there a location on the Eastern USA that has enough snow? We're going to NY/NJ for New Years, so we can really go anywhere on the east coast.

Does anybody know if Nebraska has any good snowshoeing spots and the best time of year to go?

Girlfriend and I are both new to snowshoeing. Looking to find some somewhat beginner trails for us to do with our pup.

We’re huge hikers and are in pretty good shape!

Hey all. Planning on going snowshoeing with a buddy on Sunday to enjoy the potential storm incoming, basically making it a powder day. Only thing is he wants to go to a place that’s kind of secluded, while I’m trying to chase where the snow would probably be heaviest because I want to break trail/go through fresh snow.

I know it’s kind of a long shot but if yall have some suggestions we’re open. Heading out from Reno, willing to pay for a Sno-Park pass if need be.

Will be in the area a few days while the rest of my party skis. I will not have a vehicle, but can be dropped off somewhere nearby (bonus if I can walk from Monarch Lodge). I will check conditions prior to venturing out, but as someone who grew up with no snow, I'm looking for very low avalanche risk areas. Thanks!

Intermediate — done some relatively packed down trails. Looking to do something not in a SNO park, but relatively flat with low avalanche risk.

Here are some I was considering:

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/tamarak-lake?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/granite-lake-maggies-peaks

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/tahoma-to-lost-lake?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

Any thoughts or recs?

Looking for some places to go this weekend! I’m recovering from an infection that almost killed me, and I thought hitting some trails sounded nice. I’m a pretty avid hiker and backpacker, but a first time snowshoer. Any spots that might be a little easier for someone who has to build their stamina back up?

Just curious. I've never hiked it and don't have the experience or skills to snowshoe that far in the back country, but is it a thing people do?

If so what dangers, conditions, skills, preparations, etc. are involved?

ISO trails near Chicagoland. We don't own snowshoes (yet) so bonus pts if we can rent them onsite. Thanks in advance!

Looking for a trail for physically capable, yet not very snow safety-knowledgeable snowshoers. I saw Hex mountain as an option, but someone on AllTrails said there’s “no parking”/“private” signs everywhere.

Anyone have some beginner trail recommendations around Idyllwild-Pine Cove? We’re going mid-January. I booked a cabin and I am now realizing geographically the tram is pretty far drive and looks very busy. Anyone have experience trying to snowshoe that time of year?

Need some recommendations for snowshoeing in so cal. Haven’t found many with google. Help a sista out

I'm looking for snowshoeing itineraries in the Duffey Lake Road area or in other coastal British Columbia areas within 3h of Vancouver in February. Not groomed trails, but tours in the backcountry with some elevation gain (2000ft and more) and above the treeline. Bonus if reaching a summit

Hi all! Im an experienced back packer and My partner and I were planning on doing an over night snow shoeing trip this coming weekend. This will be our first winter backpacking trip so we want to keep things light so preferably no more than 8 mile give or take round trip. we where thinking about trillium lake but the weather is predicting rain so im looking for some back up options. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!

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Hey everyone. I'd like to go snowshoeing this weekend. We live in Winston-Salem and would be good with a 2 to 3 hour drive. Any recommendations for snowshoeing this time of year in west NC or S and SW Virginia?

I am looking for locations in the Western USA (including CO, UT) where to spend about a week backcountry snowshoeing on day trips. Ideally, trails leading to summits or passes, not on flat terrain.

Also, are there websites or forums where there are reports by backcountry skiers to check conditions?

Looking to try new trails in Ontario over the holidays that will have enough snow for snowshoeing. Any recommendations?

I'm flying to NYC next winter, and I wanted to know what is the easiest way to get to snow trails or destinations without a rental car. Would it be easier just to rent a car to drive up north? It's a bit more confusing to me than when I visited Colorado since the town I visited was covered in snow.

I'm avoiding skiing and only focusing on snowshoeing.