| Title: | Ray Benson Sno-Park |
| Area: | Willamette National Forest |
| Elevation: | 4800 Feet |
| Misc: | Sno-Park Parking Permits are required Nov 1 thru April 30. North Blowout Shelter that was destroyed by the B & B Complex Fire in 2003 has been replaced by a new cabin. |
| Links: | Hoodoo Mountain Resort, Santiam Pass Cam, Trail List |
| Notes: | The Ray Benson Sno-Park is the largest and most popular Sno-Park in the Central Cascades. It sees very heavy use from snowmobiles who maintain a warming shelter and restrooms. Marked Nordic Ski trails lead out to the north and south of the parking lot. Sno-Park Parking Permits are required from November 1 thru April 30 |
| Route: | From Salem travel east 84 miles on Highway 22 to the Santiam Junction, then continue 5 more miles on Highway 20 to the turn off. |
| USGS_15: | Three Fingered Jack |
| USGS_75: | Three Fingered Jack |
| Reference: | Cross-Country Ski Routes by Vielbig |
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Brandenburg Shelter on the South Loop Trail |
Nina Carlson at the New North Blowout Shelter - 12/16/06 - photo by Lon Carlson |
| Type: | Sno-Park |
| Cross_Country_Skiing: | yes |
| Family_Outing: | yes |
