Lake Valhalla
A moderate hike or backpack from Stevens Pass or Smith Brook Road on the Pacific Crest Trail that skirts Lichtenburg Mountain to visit Lake Valhalla and/or Mount McCausland. Hike round trip from both trailheads or one-way either direction.
getting there
Smith Brook Trailhead
From Stevens Pass, drive 6 miles east on US 2 to the Mill Creek exit. Make a U-turn at Mill Creek to get into the westbound lanes of the divided highway, and drive west 1.2 miles. Turn right (north) onto Smith Brook Road (Forest Road 67) and follow it 2.8 miles to the Smith Brook Trailhead (3,950 ft).
on the trail
Lake Valhalla (5,050 ft)
From the Pacific Crest Trailhead at Stevens Pass, it's 11 miles round trip and 1,500 feet of elevation gain.
Mount mcCausland (5,747 ft)
From Smith Brook Trailhead, it's 6.5 miles round trip and 1,800 feet of elevation gain.
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
- Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: 11.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
- 5,050 ft
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Land Manager:
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Skykomish Ranger District (MBSNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144
- Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
Upcoming Activities
CHS Alumni Hike - Lake Valhalla
Seattle Nomads Hike - Lake Valhalla
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- Lake Valhalla & Mount McCausland
- Mount McCausland
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