Let's Climb Snoqualmie Mountain

Early notice for a Snoqualmie Mountain hike. Some of the details are currently TBD but will be finalized as we get closer to the date.

Bring your snow gear and come prepared for a fun conditioning snowshoe/hike to one of the most beautiful climbs in the i-90 corridor.

Join the waitlist to be considered and added to the confirmed team.

Carpooling:
Meet at Eastgate Park and Ride at 7:30, coordinate carpooling and go to the trailhead. Boots on the trail at about 8:30. Back at the Park and Ride by 4:00 pm at the latest.

Parking:
Note that there have been some changes to parking fees in the Alpental area this year (https://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/parking-guide). Carpooling is strongly advised.

About the Hike:
This is a steep and challenging climb that takes you to the top of Snoqualmie Mountain. This trail has some of the best views in the area and you can see Mount Rainier and Mount Adams from the summit. Coming down is equally as challenging as going up and trekking poles are highly recommended. Be prepared to encounter snow and use traction devices. Snowshoes is TBD, depending on conditions. Will confirm closer to the date if required.

About Snoqualmie Mountain:
Albert Sylvester and a USGS survey party made the first recorded ascent to summit Snoqualmie Mountain in the year of 1898. Some major peaks recognizable from the summit are Granite, Denny, The Tooth, Bryant, McClellen Butte, Chair, Kaleetan, Big Snow, Lemah, Thompson, Chikamin, Chimmney Rock, Hinman, Garfield, Three Fingers, Whitehorse, Baker, Sloan, Glacier Peak, Four Brothers, Stuart, Adams, Rainier.

Stats:
• Snoqualmie elevation is 6,278 feet
• About 3.8 miles, roundtrip. Don't let this number fool you.
• About 3,105 feet elevation gain

What to Bring:

• Your bright smile, great attitude
• 10 Essentials
• traction devices (microspikes), snowshoes, crampons
• ice axe

Getting There:
Coming east or west, follow I-90 to Snoqualmie Pass. Take exit 52 (West Summit). and if necessary, cross to the north side of the freeway. Skip the first road on the right (which heads to the PCT parking lot). Take the second right and drive up past ski chalets till you get to the Alpental parking lot (about 2 miles from I-90). If you end up cruising through some Swiss looking neighborhoods with vacation homes, you’ll know you took a wrong turn somewhere. Snow Lakes trail head is there and easily visible. 15 feet south of Snow Lakes trail head is a rough dirt road leading up to the Snoqualmie Mountain / Guye Peak trail. A tenth of a mile up this road a small boot path leads off to the right. Usually, depending on vegetation, it does not look like much of a trail head but a few paces in you will know you are on the right track.

Northwest Forest Pass required per car.