Day Hike - Lake Valhalla

Fall colors still abound in the Alpine Lakes region. Just before reaching Lake Valhalla, we will climb part way up Mt McCausland for better views, but just ~300. Then we will descend to Lake Valhalla and have lunch before returning.  

There is rain in the forecast, so come prepared for wet conditions. And bring extra layers for cold conditions. The temperature forecast looks like it will be too warm for snow, but you may want to bring microspikes just in case. 

My expectations are for us to make it safely to Lake Valhalla and back, enjoy the wilderness, be respectful to each other, and practice Leave No Trace principles.  

Gaia GPS route map.

WTA Link: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lake-valhalla

Weather forecast.

9:00 am at the Smithbrook Trailhead (NOT the Stevens Pass trailhead)

Directions from  Seattle, take I-405 to Hwy 522 in Monroe. Drive east through Monroe and onto Hwy 2 east for 58 Miles to Stevens Pass. Travel 3.5 miles east of the pass. 100 yards after the highway divides there is a well-marked left turn for Forest Service Road 6700. Be cautious when crossing the west bound lanes of Hwy 2 onto 6700. The trailhead is 2.5 miles up the gravel Road 6700.