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Alert: Major flooding has prompted evacuations and is impacting communities and public lands across Western Washington. Landslide risk and related hazards are very high and have closed trails and roads, including major highways and forest roads.

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Glacier Lake

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
 47.4255, -121.2317 Map & Directions
Length
12.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
3,100 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Hard

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A lake in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest a few miles off the Pacific Crest Trail. This lake is extremely difficult to access without route-finding experience. Continue reading

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A lake in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest a few miles off the Pacific Crest Trail. This lake is extremely difficult to access without route-finding experience.

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Glacier Lake

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 47.4255, -121.2317 Open in Google Maps

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Northwest Forest Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

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Trailhead

Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum Ranger District

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Hiker Headlines: Widespread flooding impacts communities and closes roads, trails and campgrounds

December 11, 2025

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