Snow Lake Trailhead

Hiking area · King County

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The Forest Service calls this the most frequented trail in Alpine Lakes Wilderness—short by alpine standards, big on payoff. Start early to beat crowds; carry a Northwest Forest Pass and self-issue wilderness permit in season.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mbs/recreation/trails/snow-lake-trail-1013
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Alpental Access Rd, North Bend, WA 98045 Get directions

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