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4,465 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
3,750 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
3,709 ft
Altitude min
3,709 ft
Altitude start
3,711 ft
Altitude end
-12.2%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
1,870 ft
Distance climb
1,657 ft
Distance down
915 ft
Distance flat

Sunshine loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mt Bonaparte
    Tonasket, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

1.3 kilometers. The Loop circles a large meadow. Access is via Straight Edge to Hej Bue and Sunshine Trail; Whitetail to Hej Bue and Sunshine Trail; or Whitetail to Pomme de Pin or Twista Vista.

Sunshine Loop is relatively flat, though the decent from Pomme du Pin or Twista Vista can be icy under the tree drip line. From the meadow there is a great view of Mt. Bonaparte.

source: https://highlandsnordicsnopark.com/
Access Info

Highlands Nordic Sno-Park is part of the Washington State Sno-Park system. You must purchase a valid parking permit to use the area, but there is no daily charge to ski. Permits are available for the day ($20.00) or the season ($40.00) and can be purchased from Forest Service offices, other vendors, and on line at http://parks.state.wa.us/134/Permits .

Highlands Nordic is about 16.5 miles from Tonasket, WA and easy to find. From Tonasket, take Havillah Road (right turn if traveling north) at the north end of town toward Sitzmark Ski Area. Drive 15 miles NE to the Mill Creek Road (Forest Service Road #3230). Turn right, and take Mill Creek Rd. 1.5 miles to the main parking lot. A smaller parking area 0.3 miles from the turnoff accesses the lower trails directly.

If coming from Oroville, take the Molson Grade Rd. east from the center of town and follow the signs to Sitzmark Ski Area. Continue past Sitzmark and go through Havillah. The Mill Creek turnoff is approximately 0.5 miles south of Havillah.

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Winter sports only. Private property for other seasons.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sunshine loop

        ▼ Where is Sunshine loop located?
        Sunshine loop is located in Mt Bonaparte, Tonasket, Washington, United States. It is part of the Mt Bonaparte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.80544, -119.22436.
        ▼ How hard is Sunshine loop?
        Sunshine loop is rated as Green difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sunshine loop?
        Sunshine loop has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,709 ft to 3,750 ft.
        ▼ Is Sunshine loop a point to point trail?
        Sunshine loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sunshine loop?
        Sunshine loop is 4,465 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sunshine loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sunshine loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Sunshine loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sunshine loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Sunshine loop?
        Sunshine loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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