Day Hike - Hope & Trap Lakes

A great access point to the PCT:  1.5 miles to the PCT and Hope Lake. Then we'll continue along the PCT with wonderful views to the overlook above Trap Lake and just beyond to Trap Pass.  10 miles and 3,600 ft elevation gain, round trip. 

Gaia GPS route map: https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.2/-121.0981/47.7013&pubLink=qV6Z0g7B0KZAuP13gG264oSw&trackId=17843d1e-5455-4217-bd61-cbe338207468

WTA page: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/trap-lake

Meet at the Tunnel Creek trailhead at  8:45 am with boots on and ready to go. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5B5PDbHphKypcxhD7

Northwest Forest Pass required to park at the trailhead.

From Seattle, drive north on I-5 to Everett and take exit 194 onto Highway 2. Drive east on Highway 2. Continue past the town of Skykomish for approximately 12 miles, until the sharp hairpin turn. Immediately after the Tunnel Creek bridge, turn right onto Forest Service Road 6095 (only possible from eastbound lane) (slow down when you get close, because if you miss it, you will have a long detour to get back). Follow FSR 6095, and at 1.2 miles turn left to the Tunnel Creek trailhead parking area.