Echo Lake Trails Association was formed to encourage and support fun, community, and healthy living all year round. Echo Lake trail heads are located near Discovery Basin Ski Area and Echo Lake. The Discovery Ski trail head is accessed by the parking lot near the Anaconda lift. ELTA is a 501-c3 non-profit organization and we exist mostly by grants from the Recreation Trails Program made possible by Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The group also is made up of a great team of volunteers who work tirelessly to keep the trails clean and ready for all forms of travel. ELTA has recently worked with the U.S.F.S to provide additional parking located approximately 1/4 miles before Discovery, off the main Discovery Road known as the “Midway” Trailhead and we are encouraging users to park here if possible. Come check out the Midway warming hut and take the chill off, a great place to connect with friends and brag about your latest adventure. This parking area gives users access to both the Cable Trails and the Echo Lake Trails with ample parking available.
The trails are now being groomed thanks to some grants and donations! Please keep the fun alive by donating at one of our brown trailhead boxes located at the Discovery, Midway or Cable Trailheads.
Stay tuned for trail maps and event information!