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Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie)

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Day Hike - Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie)

Hiking along side a ridge to a beautiful lake, then beyond to another.

Contacts

Frank McCracken
Frank McCracken
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate, Strenuous 4, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,200 ft
  • Pace: easy but intentional

We will meet at the Alpental Ski parking lot, at the end of the road, at 8:30 AM. Northwest Forest Parking pass required.

Directions from Tacoma: North on I-5, take WA Hwy 18 to I - 90, proceed east to exit 52, at end of exit turn left and follow road to the end.

Hiking along side a ridge to a beautiful lake, then beyond to another.

Route/Place

Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie)


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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