Winter
Four ski areas at The Summit (West, Central, East, Alpental), night skiing, lessons, terrain parks, tubing, snowshoeing, and Nordic trails at the Hyak Sno-Park.
Featured destination
Snoqualmie Pass
Just 52 miles east of Seattle on I-90, Snoqualmie Pass sits at 3,022 ft in the Cascades — Washington's most-accessible alpine playground and a year-round destination for skiing, hiking, biking, and paddling.
Summer
PCT through-hikes, Snow Lake, Gold Creek Pond, paddleboarding on Keechelus and Kachess, mountain biking the Iron Horse Trail through the 2.3 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel.
Shoulder seasons
Wildflower meadows in July, larches in October, quiet lake mornings, and easy access via I-90 from Seattle in any weather window.
Trails, peaks, and lakes at the Pass
A curated list of the Pass's signature outings, with links to trip reports and conditions from the Washington Trails Association and Forest Service.
Ski & Snowboard
The Summit at Snoqualmie
Four base areas: Summit West, Central, East, and Alpental. Night skiing, lessons, tubing.
Open guide Backcountry & Expert SkiingAlpental
Steepest terrain at the Summit, with legendary backcountry gates.
Open guide HikingSnow Lake Trail
7.2 miles RT to the largest alpine lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Open guide HikingPacific Crest Trail — Kendall Katwalk
Iconic 12 mile RT cliffside ledge cut into granite.
Open guide HikingLake Annette
Family-friendly 7.5 mile RT lake hike off Asahel Curtis.
Open guide Easy WalkGold Creek Pond
Paved 1 mile loop with mountain reflections — perfect for all ages.
Open guide Biking & WalkingHyak Trailhead — Iron Horse / Palouse to Cascades
Ride through the 2.3 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel on a converted rail-trail.
Open guide BackcountryCommonwealth Basin
Classic alpine basin and Red Mountain approach.
Open guide Paddleboarding & KayakingKeechelus Lake
Long alpine reservoir along I-90 — SUP, kayak, fish.
Open guide Kayaking & CampingKachess Lake
Crystal-clear lake just east of the Pass with campground and boat launch.
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Stay close to the Pass
The Mountainside House
The recommended base camp for skiers and hikers. Wake up minutes from the lifts and trailheads — and come home to a quiet, private mountain home.