Zone C — CascadesDifficult · 5–8 hrs
Snow Lake
Difficult · 5–8 hrsZone C — Cascades · 45–70 min
The Alpental classic: granite basins and a huge turquoise lake below jagged peaks. The most scenic Difficult-tier day within an hour of Seattle.
7.2 mi
Distance
1,800 ft
Elevation gain
5–8 hrs
Hike window
May – October
Season
Good to know
6–10 miles, big elevation — Expert-tier hikers only.
Trailhead requires a NW Forest Pass — your hiker carries one, so there's nothing for you to buy.
Every booking includes GPS check-in/check-out and full-refund cancellation if we call off a hike for weather or trail conditions.
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