5-10 Mile Hike/Backpack
Pete Lake
Alpine Lakes Wilderness - just past Snoqualmie pass
Troop 60 Favorite
Max party size: 12
If you have more than 12, split group in two and keep them 1 mile apart - consider High Adventure option and Pete Lake option
Length: 9.1 - 10.79 mi (depending on where you start and end
Elev. gain: 781 ft
Special Fishing Hole
Head north to Escondido Lake and back:
High Adventure Option
Walk out to PCT and out to Lemah Meadow
Can turn this into a 15 mile hike
Lichtenberg Mountain in background
Lake Valhalla
Located on Section K of the PCT
Trailhead just past Stevens Pass
Nice Hike up to lake
GREAT swimming and beach at lake
Scramble at base of Lichtenberg Mountain
Optional hike to Mount McCausland
Troop 60 Favorite
Length: 6.3 mi
Elevation: gain 1,364 ft
Route type: Out & back
A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at this trailhead
Anderson Lake and Watson Lake
Located on Section K of the PCT
Moderately challenging route
Length: 5.6 mi
Elevation gain: 1,578 ft
Route type: Out & back
Fishing
Northwest Forest Pass is required
Schaefer Lake via Chiwawa River Road
Challenging route - use to train up for High Adventure
Use GPS to make sure you Don't stop and smaller lake just before Schaefer Lake
Length: 8.6 mi
Elevation gain: 2,798 ft
Route type: Out & back
Shallow river crossing near trailhead
Stop at 59 Dinner for their World Class Milkshakes
Annette Lake Trail
Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
Near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Length: 6.9 mi
Elevation gain: 1,998 ft
Route type: Out & back
Fishing
Ashland Lakes Trail
Near Granit Falls
Length: 5.4 mi
Elevation gain: 826 ft
Route type: Out & back
Lake Ingalls
Near Granit Falls
Length: 8.9 mi
Elevation gain: 2,834 ft
Route type: Out & back
Monte Cristo Trail
Near Granit Falls
Old "ghost town"
moderately challenging route
Length: 8.7 mi
Elevation gain: 623 ft
Route type: Out & back
A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at this trailhead
NOTE: Surface water in the area has been found to contain arsenic and other heavy metals in amounts that exceed drinking water standards! You MUST pack in your own water or have ranger open gate to deliver water.
Skyline Trail Loop
Mount Rainier National Park
hard
Length: 6.2 mi
Est. 3 h 28 m
Lake 22 Trail
Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
moderate
Length: 6.8 mi
Est. 3 h 44 m
Rattlesnake Ledge Trail
Rattlesnake Mountain Scenic Area
moderate
Length: 5.3 mi
Est. 3 h 7 m
Snow Lake Trail
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
moderate
Length: 6.7 mi
Est. 3 h 51 m
Highlights: Amazing views, before and at lake
1 hour from Seattle. East I-90 for 52 miles. Take exit 52, Snoqualmie Pass West, and turn left (north) under the freeway. Continue to the end of the road at the Alpental Ski Area parking lot.
Camping
Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene
Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
hard
Length: 7.6 mi
Est. 4 h 53 m
Wallace Falls via Woody Trail
Wallace Falls State Park
moderate
Length: 5.0 mi
Est. 3 h 1 m
Colchuck Lake via Stuart Lake Trail
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
hard
Length: 9.0 mi
Est. 5 h 10 m
Mount Si Trail
Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area
hard
Length: 7.5 mi
Est. 5 h 17 m
Twin Falls Trail
Olallie State Park
moderate
Length: 2.5 mi
Est. 1 h 26 m
Tolmie Peak Trail
Mount Rainier National Park
moderate
Length: 5.6 mi
Est. 3 h 18 m
Maple Pass Trail
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
hard
Length: 6.6 mi
Est. 4 h 6 m
Mount Storm King
Olympic National Park
hard
Length: 5.3 mi
Est. 3 h 32 m
Mount Fremont Lookout Trail via Sourdough Ridge Trail
Mount Rainier National Park
moderate
Length: 5.7 mi
Est. 3 h 3 m
Heather Lake Trail
Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest
moderate
Length: 5.4 mi
Est. 3 h
Mailbox Peak Trail Loop
Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area
hard
Length: 7.8 mi
Est. 5 h 51 m