Snohomish County, Washington
Top Spots in and near Snohomish County
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North Bend, Washington
4.1
10.48 mi
/ 817 ft gain
Goldmyer Hot Springs is a beautiful little gem nestled within the wilderness of the stunning Cascade Mountains. This hot springs complex is situated on the old remains of a mining town, and delivers steadily flowing water to a set of tiered pools along the mountainside. The “cave” pool at the top...
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North Bend, Washington
4.2
10.53 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...
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Leavenworth, Washington
4.5
2.41 mi
/ 1020 ft gain
This 2.5 mile roundtrip hike with a little over 1,000 feet of elevation gain is a great winter trip for beginners. The trail is typically well-worn, making it easy to stay on target even in some of the most difficult conditions.
If you have route finding and off trail skills, you can venture ou...
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Skykomish, Washington
This trail starts off going through the forest of fir and hemlock for the first mile. Once you reach the top of the first hill, you will get a glimpse of all the views you will have the opportunity to enjoy later on. As you descend, the trees will start to thin out. The trail follows the ridge l...
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North Bend, Washington
4.4
4.96 mi
/ 3898 ft gain
Note this adventure covers the old route. For the updated route, check out Hike Mailbox Peak New Trail.
Take exit 34 from I-90. Head north on 468th Ave SE until the intersection with the SE Middle Fork Road. Turn right onto the Middle Fork Road. Follow SE Middle Fork Road 2.2 miles to the stop ...
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Skykomish, Washington
Starting in the parking lot at Steven's Pass Ski Resort (roughly 4,062 feet in elevation; I recommend parking in E lot), start by walking between the two main lodges towards the ski lifts. You'll see a trail on the northwest-facing slope that switches back across the mountain - this is the PCT. O...
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Skykomish, Washington
You start out at Stevens Pass just across the street from the lodge. The trailhead is slightly hidden but it is located to the left of the substation. Parking is plenty before ski-season.
Once you are all geared up, you wanna hit the trail running cause this is a long one to snowshoe. With short...
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Leavenworth, Washington
This short, steep hike offers rewarding views that is well worth the vertical challenge. Round trip this hike is only 3.5 miles but you will gain 1400 feet elevation in the first mile.The trail starts off with switchbacks that head straight up the hill then about 200 feet from the wilderness boun...
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Skykomish, Washington
This is the Section J hike of the Pacific Crest Trail between Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass. It is about a 70 mile hike, and I started near Stevens Pass heading South. The PCT starts at the Stevens Pass Ski Resort off of Highway 2. The trail starts out under chairlifts and through ski runs – I chos...
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Skykomish, Washington
Start out at the Tunnel Creek trailhead. You will follow the trail for about 1.6 miles until you reach Hope Lake and the PCT. From here, you want to travel south along the PCT.For the next 3/4 of a mile, you will hike up switchbacks until you reach the saddle, where it will start to level out a b...
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North Bend, Washington
3.3
2.51 mi
/ 778 ft gain
For a portion of this 3-mile hike, you'll trek next to the South Fork Snoqualmie River, so take in the peaceful sound of the river running. Along the trail runs a river, where massive boulders create wading pools of icy water for warm summer days. At 1.5 miles, you'll reach a viewpoint bridge, wh...
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Leavenworth, Washington
Begin by driving a fairly smooth Forest Road 6700 for 2.5 miles to the Smith Brook Trailhead and park in the space on the left. Much of the signage has been taken down along the trail, so it may be helpful to bring some written directions with you. The hike begins by keeping close to the road, me...
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Seattle, Washington
There is parking for about a mile along Alki Ave. SW, however it quickly fills up quickly so get there early. The beach is about a mile long and since there is little parking there is a good chance you will need to walk a fair distance.
There are many things to do at this beach. There are kayak,...
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Seattle, Washington
Immerse yourself in tranquility at Seattle’s Kubota Garden, a haven of Japanese-inspired design nestled in the Rainier Beach neighborhood. Founded in 1927 by Fujitaro Kubota, a Japanese immigrant who longed to recreate his homeland’s serene landscapes, the garden flourished from a humble 5-acre p...
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North Bend, Washington
4.3
2.89 mi
/ 3058 ft gain
You start out at an elevation of about 1200 feet and you gradually make your way up to the top at 4450 feet. You are hiking through forest land the whole time with peaks of a beautiful view to the north every so often. Along the way there are many rock walls which you can climb at, however on our...
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North Bend, Washington
3.9
5.46 mi
/ 2096 ft gain
RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL:The hike to Rattlesnake Ledge begins at the trailhead next to the parking lot at Rattlesnake Lake. From here, you can look up and see the Ledge and rock face that you'll be hiking up toward. The trail begins covered under the forest, which can protect from the elements (su...
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