Best Snowshoe Trips in the Cascades
Kelcema Lake-Satisfying snowshoe trip to ancient forest flanked subalpine lake
Quick Facts: Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Granite Falls Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 9.6 miles Elevation gain: 1,600 feet Green Trails Map: Mountain Loop Highway 111SX Contact: Darrington Ranger District: Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Access: From Granite Falls, follow the Mountain Loop Highway east for 23.5 miles to Deer Creek Parking…
Read MoreRiver Trail (Blue Diamond Trail)–Easily accessible and little-known trail along White River
Quick Facts: Location: White River Valley Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Round Trip: 3.2 miles Elevation Gain: 100 feet Contact: Washington State Parks Sno-Parks Green Trails Map: Mount Rainier 269SX Notes: Sno-Park Pass required; Dogs allowed on leash Access: From Enumclaw follow SR 410 for 33 miles turning left (just before Mount Rainier National…
Read MoreWhite River–Low country snowshoe adventure within the shadow of Mount Rainier
Location: White River Valley Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: up to 10.0 miles Elevation gain: 700 feet Green Trails Map: Greenwater No. 238 Contact: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Notes: Northwest Forest Pass; Parking can be a challenge when snowfall is heavy along roads. Do not park on road shoulders, or block access to substation…
Read MoreBig Four Ice Caves─Snowshoe along the Stilly to an iconic Mountain Loop Destination
Quick Facts Location: Mountain Loop Highway near Granite Falls Land Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Roundtrip: 7.0 miles Elevation Gain: 300 feet Note: Northwest Forest Pass required; part of route is on Mountain Loop Highway which is open to snowmobile use. Access: From Granite Falls, follow the Mountain Loop Highway east for 23.5 miles to…
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