Hiking Guide
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122 HikesSnoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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A section of the longer Palouse to Cascades Trail.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
9.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,500 feet
Highest Point: 6,500 feet
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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.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
7.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,600 feet
Highest Point: 5,034 feet
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Parking is extremely limited at this location and only allowed in the designated parking area. Read our driving directions below for more information.
A steep but rewarding Cascades snowshoe with great views from the summit. Low avalanche risk makes this a popular winter destination.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
10.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,700 feet
Highest Point: 4,300 feet
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This ski/snowshoe follows the North Fork Teanaway River Road that hikers drive on in the summer to get to the various Teanaway trailheads, passing through open forest and meadows alongside the North Fork Teanaway River.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
9.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 400 feet
Highest Point: 3,200 feet
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The Pete Lake trail is a mild-mannered path with something to offer for hikers, campers, children, birders, wildlife enthusiasts, and aquaphiles. This even-tempered route follows the Cooper River 4.5 miles to its headwater, passing through a diverse old-growth forest and terminating at an alpine lake sitting in the shadows of Big Summit Chief and Chimney Rock.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
22.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 700 feet
Highest Point: 3,100 feet
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Beginning from the heart of Salmon La Sac and terminating at the Pacific Crest Trail, the Waptus River trail offers miles of hiking through dry, open forest and beautiful lakes in the Alpine Lakes wilderness then a little bit of a climb before arriving at the iconic trail high on a ridgeline in the Central Cascades.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
22.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,500 feet
Highest Point: 4,600 feet
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Spectacle Lake is truly worthy of the name - it's quite a sight to see. Nestled at the base of Chikamin Ridge and just a short jaunt from the Pacific Crest Trail, this lake is one of the true gems of Snoqualmie Pass.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
5.4 miles, one-way
Gain: 2,570 feet
Highest Point: 4,900 feet
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A quiet but sometimes rough trail that provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail from Salmon La Sac.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
1.0 miles, one-way
Gain: 200 feet
Highest Point: 3,250 feet
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Lemah Meadow is a marshy clearing set at the foot of Lemah Mountain. Although the meadow lies along the Pacific Crest Trail, it is most easily reached by the Pete Lake Trail. A couple of scenic campsites make this a fun alternative to staying at the busy shores of Pete Lake.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
4.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 100 feet
Highest Point: 3,500 feet
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The relatively flat hike to this long, shallow lake makes an excellent destination for families with children or an easy overnight camping trip.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
4.8 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,800 feet
Highest Point: 5,500 feet
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A sub-alpine meadow teeming with wildflowers greets hikers who make their way up the Bean Creek Basin. Beginning along Beverly Creek as it tumbles past the trailhead, the trail then climbs up Bean Creek to the colorful meadow from which it is fed.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
7.5 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,900 feet
Highest Point: 5,034 feet
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Parking is extremely limited at this location. Please read the driving directions below for more information.
Hex Mountain is now located partially on private property please and is inaccessible to vehicles.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
12.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,258 feet
Highest Point: 3,486 feet
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A multi-use trail system in the city of Roslyn, the trails here offer a variety of outings that can be enjoyed by many different users. Views here extend across the Teanaway Valley to the snow covered peaks of the Stuart Range and even Mount Rainier in the southern distance.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
9.4 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,300 feet
Highest Point: 4,760 feet
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Teanaway Butte is a prominent peak and former fire lookout site with stunning views of the Mount Stuart Range, the greater Teanaway area, and Mount Rainier. This hike is best enjoyed as a snowshoe adventure in winter, or a spring hike when other mountain trails are still buried in snow but wildflowers are already blooming in this area.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
6.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,300 feet
Highest Point: 4,400 feet
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Hike this unmaintained trail on the dry side of the Cascades. It's a scenic, wildflower wonderland, if you're willing and able to route-find your way to the ridge.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
16.0 miles, roundtrip
Highest Point: 4,500 feet
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Scenic Marmot Lake is reachable from both Highway 2 or the Salmon La Sac area, but either way will be a challenge -- it's 14 miles via Deception Pass, or more than 10 miles from the Tucquala Meadows Trailhead.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
6.0 miles, one-way
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Hike a trail that connects the beautiful Waptus River trail to the popular Pete Lake trail. Along the way, pass three other trail junctions, leading to further adventures.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
3.8 miles, one-way
Gain: 2,600 feet
Highest Point: 5,400 feet
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The Tired Creek is a quiet, steep trail that departs the Pete Late trail 1.2 miles from the trailhead. It's less-traveled than the Pete Lake trail, so you'll get solitude, but also might have to contend with a little less maintenance than on other trails in the area.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
11.96 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 3,354 feet
Highest Point: 6,300 feet
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A beautiful granite basin housing two sparkling lakes and big views. Explorations abound with nearly a dozen lakes to look down upon or explore around.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
7.43 miles, one-way
Gain: 2,696 feet
Highest Point: 5,142 feet
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This short connector trail leads hikers from the Pacific Crest Trail to Waptus Pass.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
7.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,360 feet
Highest Point: 6,160 feet
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Get a great workout and some incredible views on this steep, dry trail in the Teanaway.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
13.7 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 4,223 feet
Highest Point: 7,223 feet
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From Navaho Pass, the trail to Navaho Peak is siren-like, pulling you towards the summit long after you realize how tired you are. But for peak-baggers, or those simply interested in getting a gorgeous view from a relatively easy-to-navigate peak, the views are worth the extra effort.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
11.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 3,000 feet
Highest Point: 6,000 feet
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Navaho Pass is an excellent introduction to the Teanaway area. Rife with wildflowers, fascinating geology, and just enough elevation gain to keep it interesting, this hike has just about everything that the Teanaway is known for.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
5.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,500 feet
Highest Point: 4,850 feet
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Get a taste of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness on this short climb to a small but scenic lake. The trail winds from a lush meadow into old growth forest. Whether as a short day trek or a first-time overnight, a hike to Nosh Nosh Wahtum is worth the long road in.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
11.1 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 6,309 feet
Highest Point: 9,416 feet
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Mount Stuart is a popular climb in the Enchantments area of Washington State. Have gear and climbing expertise before you attempt this.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
5.8 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,260 feet
Highest Point: 4,700 feet
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With a low-key walk that merges into a steep uphill climb, and an optional extension to visit a fire lookout, the trail to Thorp Lake offers a range of hiking experiences crammed into one 2.6-mile trail.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
7.4 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,484 feet
Highest Point: 5,884 feet
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It’s possible to reach the lookout on top of Thorp Mountain four different ways. But this route offers a nice detour to a little lake, where you can have a snack and size up your objective before continuing on your way.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
4.0 miles, one-way
Gain: 1,500 feet
Highest Point: 4,500 feet
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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.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
9.0 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 2,900 feet
Highest Point: 6,200 feet
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Climb on an old sheep driveway. It's a steep trek past a junction with the County Line Trail to meadows, where the faint, sometimes invisible trail can be followed up to a 6200-foot pass.
Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
25.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 5,200 feet
Highest Point: 5,400 feet
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Spade Lake is a lovely, lonesome lake nestled in a rocky cirque high on Mount Daniel. It is one of the most remote lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.