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Nyack Snow Park is right off Interstate 80 at Emigrant Gap, directly across from the Nyack General Store and Shell Service Station. The Snow Park has a variety of short, gentle slopes available where visitors can slide.
The Yuba Pass Snow Park is a popular place to visit for winter recreational sports with approximately 100-miles of groomed winter trails for skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and other popular winter pursuits.
We arrived at Nyack Sno-Park Near Emigrant Gap at around 8:30 A.M.. We're like the 5th or 6th car there. Admission for the parking was $25 per vehicle. We didn't bring any sled boards but...
The Yuba Pass Area offers 100 miles of trail opportunities especially for snowmobilers and nordic skiers. The Sno-Park site on the south side of Hwy 49 at Yuba Pass provides parking and access for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling or just general snow play.
Plenty of opportunities along 80 and 50 that are well under 2 hours. On 80, there’s a snow park off of the Yuba Gap exit. You have to pay to get in. There’s plenty of parking and lots of room. Further up on 80, there is a snow park at the Pacific Crest Trailhead right by Boreal ski resort.
Check out this 3.0-mile out-and-back trail near Sattley, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, hiking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
Soda Springs and Boreal (both right off of 80) also have snow parks that are more formal. In all honesty, all of these areas get pretty crowded on the weekend as the Bay Area folks head up to the Sierras for fun; I think the earlier you arrive, the better.
