Lake Stevens, Washington
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Top Photography Spots in and near Lake Stevens
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Gold Bar, Washington
Blanca Lake
5.07.42 mi / 3540 ft gainAlthough the drive to the trailhead is mostly over gravel roads, Blanca Lake is a very popular hike. The drive is better for cars with clearance and AWD capabilities. The trail gets right down to it gaining almost 3,000 feet in the first 3 miles. But don't worry, the hard work is well worth the...Read more -
Gold Bar, Washington
Winter Backpack to Blanca Lake
7.5 mi / 3300 ft gainSince Blanca Lake is a very popular place for folks to explore and with the nice and sunny weekend. I drove out Friday night and slept in my Jeep. Got up at 7:30am when folks first started arriving to the trail head.A couple of things to keep in mind before you start this hike. The 7.5 miles ro...Read more -
Snoqualmie, Washington
Rattlesnake Mountain Trail
4.010.54 mi / 2664 ft gainThe Rattlesnake Mountain Trail is often associated with Rattlesnake Ledge, one of the busiest hiking destinations around. But most people don't know that you can continue on from Rattlesnake Ledge another 10 miles to Snoqualmie Point Park. Using the Snoqualmie Point Trailhead, this hike is a wo...Read more -
Oak Harbor, Washington
Photograph the Deception Pass Bridge
4.5Once you've parked your car, there is a $10 fee which can be paid at the station right next to the bridge unless you have a Discover Pass. From there, you can either go down the stairs to the beach or continue to walk across. Towards the middle, there are some stairs to get down and take some pho...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Evergreen Mountain Lookout
4.52.88 mi / 1522 ft gainThis is a relatively short hike, at only 2.6 miles round trip, that takes you up to the nearly 5600 foot summit. The hike may be short but it is extremely steep, gaining 1300ft in the 1.3 miles to the summit, so be prepared for a good leg workout. On the way to the top you will walk through field...Read more -
Oak Harbor, Washington
Camp & Hike at the Deception Pass Headlands
5.05 miTHE TRAIL: On the north side of the bridge, you'll come across Rosario Rd. Take this down to the Bowman Bay parking lot and your trailhead begins here. Take a moment to walk out on the fishing pier or watch what people are catching before you continue south on the trail towards Lottie Bay/Lightho...Read more -
Anacortes, Washington
Pacific NW Trail in Deception Pass State Park
5.02.12 mi / 259 ft gainStarting from the Rosario Beach parking lot, the trail heads out past a large recreation area for families and into a wooded area leading up to Rosario Head. At this point in the trail there are beaches on either side that provide a great opportunity to explore some tidal pools. If you choose to...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Rainy Lake Trail
4.09 mi / 3205 ft gainThis is an abandoned trail that heads south along Rainy Creek, off of the downstream section of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trail, and up to Rainy Lake. The lake is popular among fisherman, since it is home to lots of trout, but be warned -- route-finding skills are a must on this trip. I do my be...Read more -
King County, Washington
Teneriffe Falls (Kamikaze Falls)
4.55.64 mi / 1732 ft gainThe lesser known Mt Si Rd trail starts off as a relatively flat road. This continues for two miles until you reach the Teneriffe Falls sign. Upon turning right at this junction, the terrain takes a shift and the incline steepens. This is where most of the elevation is gained. The rest of the way...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Hike Pratt Balcony
2.2 miThis one can be a bit tricky to find. The trailhead is unmarked and is a bit hidden around a curve of Middle Fork Road so it is easy to miss. At about 9.80 miles from the junction of 468th St. and Middle Fork Road, look for two signs on the right warning of upcoming gravel patches (probably will ...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
27.57 mi / 3609 ft gainThis beautiful tucked-away trail offers runners, hikers, and backpackers a new view of their favorite neighboring peaks - like Mailbox Peak and Mt. Si - from one of the most scenic river trails in the Seattle area. Often overlooked in favor of more rigorous hikes, the Middle Fork is a gently gra...Read more -
Anacortes, Washington
Hike to the Summit of Mt. Erie
4.05 mi / 900 ft gainTo start this hike, jump on trail 215 for a short distance of about a 1/4 mile. From here, continue until you cross trail 320 and head left onto it. Stay on 320 until you come across trail 230.Take 230 uphill (resembles an old fire road) toward the ravine just above a creek. From here, head onto ...Read more -
Skagit County, Washington
Sauk Mountain Summit 5,541'
4.34 mi / 1200 ft gainEven from the Trailhead, the views overlooking the Skagit River valley, all the way out toward Mount Vernon, are outstanding. The trail follows 20 tight switchbacks as it makes it's way 600 feet up to the southern crest of the summit ridge. This is a steep slope and it's possible to look straight...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Drive Along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
5.0Some days you don't need to tackle a grueling summit or long mileage loop, just getting outside the city is enough. Driving forest roads is always an adventure and pays its dividend in seclusion, viewpoints, and peacefulness. The Middle Fork Snoqualmie (FR56) offers a photo enthusiast numerous pi...Read more -
Snohomish County, Washington
Hike Johnson Ridge to Scorpion Mountain
9 mi / 2650 ft gainFrom Skykomish, WA drive east on SR 2 roughly 1 mile and turn left on the Beckler River Road, FS RD 65. Drive north on this road approximately 7 miles taking a sharp right at the pavement's end just before crossing the Rapid River. You are now on FS RD 6520. Continue on this road bearing left a...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Mailbox Peak New Trail
4.210.53 mi / 4127 ft gain*Disclaimer this article is in regards to the newly built trail.* For the old trail, head to Hike Mailbox Peak. Just off of exit 34, Mailbox Peak offers a birds-eye view of the surrounding area. This hike begins at a mere 800 ft. above sea level and by the time you are done you are nearly touch...Read more