The hiking trail to Skyline Lake isn’t very long, but it is steep! After climbing steeply through pine trees and huckleberry you’ll be treated to great views of Stevens Pass. This is one of my favorite alpine lakes in relative closeness to the highway, so pack some snacks and relax once you make it up the short but steep section of trail.

Skyline Lake makes for a great winter hike as well since it has limited winter avalanche risk, but it’s still important to familiarize yourself with the area and stick to the designated trails. Here is the trail information for the winter hike, best done by snowshoe!

Location: Mt Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Native lands: Wenatchi, Tulalip, Snoqualmie Distance: 2.5 miles roundtrip Elevation gain: 1050 Difficulty: Moderate Pass/permit: None Dogs: Yes, leashed Road access: Paved road, 2×2 friendly