Lake Serene

GETTING THERE

Drive SR-2 to 7 miles east of Gold Bar. Just before a large bridge over the Skykomish River, turn right onto Mount Index Road. Follow the signs to Lake Serene Trailhead (600 ft).

on the trail

Lake Serene (2,520 ft)

7.2 miles round trip, 1,920 feet of elevation gain

Hike the Lake Serene Trail 3.6 miles to the lake.

Bridal Veil Falls (1,450 ft)

4.4 miles round trip, 850 feet of elevation gain

Hie the Lake Serene Trail 2.2 miles to Bridal Veil Falls.

approach & ascent

Philadelphia Mountain (4,262 ft)

10.5 miles round trip, 3,660 feet of elevation gain, Winter Scramble

A good winter to early spring scramble. From Lake Serene head easterly following the ridge to the summit of Philadelphia Mountain. It's 1,740 feet of elevation gain from Lake Serene.

Saving the trail

Recently, The Mountaineers partnered with Forterra and other organizations and outdoor enthusiasts to save a section of the Lake Serene Trail from logging—check out our blog posts on the issue here:

• The Mountaineers join the effort to save Lake Serene—you can too!
• Lake Serene fundraising goal met!

• Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Scrambling
• Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October, November
• Weather: View weather forecast
• View avalanche forecast.

• Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous, Winter Scramble, Snow Scramble
• Length: 7.2 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,920 ft
• High Point: 2,520 ft

• 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