Trip
Day Hike - Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie)
Snow Lake is a moderate 8-mile 1,560 ft total elevation gain round trip hike that we will take at a moderate pace
- Info
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Contacts
- Thu, Sep 18, 2014
- RETIRED - Seattle Midweek Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
- 6 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Our designated meeting place is Preston P&R off I-90 exit 22 at 8:00 am.
The Snow Lake trail is very popular with good reason. It has great views from ridge above the lake and the lakeside on a clear day. The lake itself is one of the largest and most beautiful in the Snoqualmie region. Midweek in Sept. with an early start it should not be too busy.
I suggest we have lunch by the lake or ruin close by. We will return the way we came. When I scouted the trail it took about 5 hours including a 30 minute break for lunch. There are vault male and female toilets at the start of the trail and an open one close to the lake, plus cover for a trail separation.
Most of the hike is in the shade but sun screen is still recommended. Bugs could be a bit of a problem so long pants and bug repellant are a good idea
Snow & Gem Lakes (Snoqualmie)
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter