Alpental Ski Area

Getting there

Take Exit 52 off of I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass, and turn northwest onto Alpental Road and follow it to the Alpental parking area (3,100 ft).

information for LEADERS

scheduling & permits

• Please note that some of the backcountry areas off of the Alpental Ski Area enter the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Wilderness restrictions apply to those areas.
• If you are scheduling a course field trip, please use the summary section of your activity to note where you will be located within this larger ski area, and contact our Member Services Team to confirm the field trip and any permitting regulations.
• If you are scheduling this as a non-course related activity, please limit your group size to 12 people.

• Suitable Activities: Backcountry Skiing, Climbing, Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding, Scrambling
• Seasons: January, February, March, April, December
• Weather: View weather forecast
• View avalanche forecast.

• Length: 6.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 2,300 ft
• High Point: 5,400 ft

• Land Manager: The Summit at Snoqualmie
• Parking Permit Required: None
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 100
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 100