Hiking Guide
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Results List
4201 HikesLake Ingalls
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 9.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,500 feet
There's no question why Ingalls Lake is one of the most popular destinations in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. It is a stunning blue lake, set high in a basin beneath rocky peaks, showcasing striking Mount Stuart as its backdrop. The trail to this treasure is filled with delights, both for the summer adventurer as well as for those hikers who appreciate fall colors. Views of the craggy Esmeralda Peaks, a walk through beautiful Headlight Basin plus a pretty picture of the imposing Stuart Range are just a few of the wonders along the way.
Koppen Mountain
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 7.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,031 feet
The Teanaway is a fabulous drainage with year-round opportunities. Koppen sits on an easily accessed ridge line which lacks the crowds of many of the other hikes in this area. Commanding views of the Stuart Range, and further away, the Pacific Crest make for stunning scenery. Although this trail’s rewards are an end unto itself, it may also easily be combined with numerous other peaks, ridgelines, or drainages for longer loop trails.
Jungle Creek
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 4.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,500 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,500 feet
Jungle Creek Trail is a 4-mile long trail from FS 9701/Jungle Creek Road to Johnson Media Trail #1383. The saddle at 2.1 miles from the trailhead is the highest point of the trail at 4,500 feet in elevation. In spring there are a lot of flowers along the trail. When the weather is good, there are good views of peaks in Stuart Range at the saddle.
Johnson Creek - Medra Pass
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,250 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,420 feet
Snag views of Mount Stuart, the Enchantment range and much of the North Fork Teanaway Valley on this less-traveled trail in the Teanaway. Wildflowers, rivers, and a healthy workout all precede the views many seek at Medra Pass.
Iron Peak Loop
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 14.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,387 feet
A strenuous loop hike in the Teanaway area of Washington. Cross two mountain passes, hike alongside of a creek, and climb, climb, climb to some excellent views.
Ingalls Creek
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 14.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 4,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,230 feet
This popular trail parallels a thunderous creek on a gentle grade, making for an excellent springtime river romp.
Hardscrabble Creek
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 3.7 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,900 feet
Hardscrabble Creek connects the Ingalls Creek drainage with the Wenatchee Mountain crest. Steep and difficult to follow, it has no trailhead, but rather begins at a junction with the Ingalls Creek trail, 8.5 miles from the Ingalls Creek Trailhead.
Fourth Creek
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 3.6 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,300 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Accessible from the Beverly Turnpike trail or from the Ingalls Creek trail, Fourth Creek is a hiker-only trail that connects Beverly Turnpike with the Ingalls Creek trail and allows hikers to create loops in the popular Teanaway area.
Falls Creek
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,100 feet
This trail is unmaintained and has no trailhead of its own, but rather is reached by using the Ingalls Creek Trail and the rarely used or maintained Etienne Creek Trail.
Esmeralda Peak (Esmerelda)
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Highest Point
- 6,362 feet
A class 2 scramble up Esmerelda Peak.
Cascade Creek
Central Cascades > Blewett Pass
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Length
- 2.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 2,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,000 feet
An overgrown and hard-to-follow trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Cascade Creek offers intrepid hikers backdoor access to Navaho Peak, and the possibility of loops in and all around the Teanaway area.
De Roux Creek to Gallagher Head Lake
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 8.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,900 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
Take a trip through the fragrant Teanaway forest, along a burbling creek, and up to a large lake, where equestrians, ORVers, mountain bikers, and hikers can all enjoy the majestic scenery.
Bean Peak
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 1.4 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,143 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,743 feet
From Bean Creek Basin, a combination of boot trail and scramble lead to the high point 6743, known as Bean Peak. The 360 degree views provide a great perspective for the peaks of the Teanaway and to the north, the Stuart Range.
Way Creek
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Length
- 9.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 3,310 feet
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Highest Point
- 4,900 feet
This trail offers two options: head downhill to connect with the Middle Fork Teanaway, or hike uphill to summit Johnson Mountain or connect with the Jungle Creek Trail. Both provide an escape from the crowds and relatively early season access in the Teanaway.
Greider Lakes
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
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Length
- 8.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,035 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,930 feet
For those searching for alpine vistas with fewer visitors than on the most popular trails of the I-90 corridor, Greider Lakes is just right. This trailhead is located in the Sultan Basin Watershed.
Twin Lakes (Wenatchee)
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,000 feet
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Highest Point
- 2,850 feet
On the east side of Stevens Pass, near Lake Wenatchee, two large, calm lakes wait in a lush basin lined with pine trees, bigleaf maples, and an understory of salmonberry and blackberry. On the way in, the trail shows off gigantic western redcedars, as well as rushing mountain streams, and an impressive rocky canyon.
Olallie State Park - Weeks Falls
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 2.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 213 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,276 feet
This short trail in Olallie State Park heads to the base of 30-foot Weeks Falls.
Granite Creek Connector Trail
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
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Length
- 2.4 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,089 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,786 feet
The Granite Creek Connector Trail provides hikers with an alternative start to a hike along the Granite Creek Trail.
Tolt Pipeline - Sammamish River Loop
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
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Length
- 10.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 900 feet
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Highest Point
- 450 feet
This 10-mile loop hike through various parks in the suburbs northeast of Lake Washington is close in, always open and a trail for most of the way.
Sheep Lake to Sourdough Gap
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 6.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,100 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
This is a pleasant hike to a small lake and a notched gap with sweeping views. Sheep Lake is nestled in a subalpine area that explodes with wildflowers in July and August. The lake is a good place to relax and enjoy nature or perhaps take off your boots and go wading. Sourdough Gap is a small saddle in a rocky-edged ridge. The hike from the lake to the gap offers increasingly picturesque views of the south Cascades with every foot of altitude you gain. Once at the gap, you will be rewarded with grand views of Sheep Lake on one side and the Crystal Lakes basin on the other side.
Sheep Lake
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 3.6 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 400 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,750 feet
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
Sheep Lake is a picturesque alpine lake guarded by jagged-edged ridges. It makes a good destination for children, especially if you let them swim, play in the meadows, or explore the small rock outcroppings. Sheep Lake is also a worthy destination for adults who want a pause from daily life to enjoy the outdoors. The campsites around the perimeter are ideal for base camping or for backpacking with children.
Naches Peak Loop
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
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Length
- 3.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 600 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,850 feet
9.5.25: This trail is closed until further notice due to the Wildcat Fire.
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
This popular hike provides a range of alpine experiences in a short loop. Walk along a hillside above a small valley, pause at a viewpoint overlooking a lake and stroll through grassy meadows with stunning views of Mount Rainier. In season, enjoy an abundance of wildflowers or perhaps a handful of huckleberries.
Mesatchee Creek
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 11.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,750 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,875 feet
9.3.25: The trailhead and trail are closed until further notice due to the Wildcat Fire.
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
If you want both a walk in the sunshine and a walk through the trees, Mesatchee Creek is the place to go! Keep your feet dry on the turnpikes and bridge made by WTA.
American Lake
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 15.5 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 2,759 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,858 feet
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
Hike a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail through meadows of wildflowers and past sparkling lakes with views of Nelson Ridge, Mount Aix and Mount Rainier. This outing makes for a great day hike or backpacking trip.
Deadwood Lakes
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 2.2 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 470 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,600 feet
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
This un-maintained trail can be accessed from the Pacific Crest Trail. The trail can be difficult to follow, so be sure to take appropriate precautions.
Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) - Chinook Pass to Snoqualmie Pass
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 63.3 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 8,600 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
Connect between the Mount Rainier area and Snoqualmie Pass along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Travel over rolling hills through forests and clear cut areas with views of Mt. Rainier.
Chinook Pass to Crystal Mountain via the Pacific Crest Trail
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 8.9 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 1,400 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,400 feet
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
Done as a one-way car shuttle hike, this route takes you past several lakes and streams, through meadows of wild flowers, patches of huckleberries, views of mountains and occasional wildlife such as marmots, black bears, pikas and mountain goats. And on a warm day you can take a cooling dip in Sheep Lake on your journey.
Bear Gap
Mount Rainier Area > Chinook Pass - Hwy 410
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Length
- 3.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 1,283 feet
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Highest Point
- 5,871 feet
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
A short and steep trail that offers hikers access to the Pacific Crest Trail or a longer loop with Fog City trail.
White Pass to Chinook Pass
South Cascades > White Pass/Cowlitz River Valley
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Length
- 28.0 miles, one-way
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Elevation Gain
- 5,060 feet
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Highest Point
- 6,900 feet
SR 410 (Chinook Pass) is closed between Crystal Mountain Boulevard (12 mi north of summit) and Morse Creek (5 mi east of summit) for the winter season.
Get ready for 28 miles of very scenic hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. This is a great intro to backpacking route: Four days, seven to eight miles per day of relatively flat backpacking. The trail is well marked, there are abundant camp sites and many stopping points along the way.
Deer Creek Falls
Mount Rainier Area > SE - Cayuse Pass/Stevens Canyon
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Length
- 1.0 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 280 feet
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Highest Point
- 3,200 feet
SR 123 (Cayuse Pass) is closed between the junction with Stevens Canyon Road and the junction with SR 410 for the winter season.
If you don’t have the time or the inclination for the longer hike to Owyhigh Lakes, you can take a bite off the bigger trail and zip down about half a mile to see the charming 62-foot tiered falls of Deer Creek and a pair of footbridges traversing creeks flanked by a dense old forest.