vTrail Snoqualmie Mtn

Snoqualmie Mountain

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Distance:

2.5 miles one way

Hiking Time:

2 hours

Trailhead Elevation:

3100 ft

Elevation Gain:

3200 ft

Season:

July - October

Difficulty:

Strenuous

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Moderate

Users:

Hikers

Region:

Snoqualmie Ranger District

Maps:

USGS Snoqualmie Pass
Snoqualmie Ranger District Map

Permits:

Northwest Forest Pass is required

Driving Directions:

From Seattle take I-90 East to Exit 52. Turn left at the Stop onto Alpental Road. Parking is in about 1.3 mile on the left side of the road. Trailhead is across the road about 50 feet before Snow Lake Trail #1013 trailhead.

Trailhead:

Big parking, water is at the creek, toilets available.

Trail:

July 12, 2000

There is no sign at the trailhead indicating Snoqualmie Mt. Trail. Hiking this rough and steep trail is more for experienced hikers, but really worth the effort. The trail goes through the grown with bushes slope, then enters the woods and starts climbing steeply for about one mile to the junction. The right fork leads to Guye Peak and Cave Ridge, main trail continues to the left. In about 0.3 mile the trail crosses a creek near a pretty waterfall. This is your last chance for water. In about 0.2 mile the trail enters an open slope and climbs in switchbacks for another mile to the summit. There is still some snow near the summit. A breathtaking view opens from here: Mt. Rainier , Glacier Peak, Mt. Baker, Silver Peak, Chair Peak, Snow Lake , Kaleetan Peak, Mt. Roosevelt.