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Granite Mountain
Granite Mountain is the classic Snoqualmie Pass summit hike. Popular for it's plentiful and rewarding views, this trail switchbacks up the mountainside to an active fire lookout.
Guye Peak - Cave Ridge Trail
Take this short, little-known scramble up to the top of Guye Peak in the Alpental Ski Area.
Kendall Peak & Katwalk
Follow this hike up to the top of Kendall Peak for magnificent views of the surrounding landscape before continuing on to the popular Katwalk.
Lodge and Beaver Lakes
Enjoy this gentle hike as it crosses snow-free ski areas and winds through aged forests on its way to historic Lodge Lake.
Melakwa Lake
This popular trail follows Denny Creek 4.5 miles past waterfalls, under rocky crags, and through talus fields to a pristine alpine lake.
Poo Poo Point
Enjoy a short two-mile jaunt up Tiger Mountain to paragliding fields and enormous views.
Pratt Lake Saddle
Get a taste of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness on this 8 mile round-trip to a scenic overlook of Mt. Rainier.
Seattle, WA: Lodge and Beaver Lakes
Link pristine forests, wildflower meadows, and two picturesque lakes on this gentle, 3.7-mile hike near Snoqualmie Pass.
Seattle, WA: Pratt Lake Saddle
Less than an hour's drive from Seattle, this 8.2-mile out-and-back visits a scenic overlook with five-star views of Mount Rainier and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Snow Lake & Source Lake Overlook
Take this hike to stunning Snow Lake, one of the most popular and easily accessible lakes within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. This 8.5-mile out and back includes a side trip to Source Lake.
Talapus and Olallie Lakes
This short hike is a great introduction to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, see two of the most popular of the 700 lakes in the region; Talapus and Olallie Lakes.
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