Snow Lake, Gem Lake, Upper Wildcat Lake
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
14.3 mi
Distance
5,935 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 51m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Snow Lake, Gem Lake, Upper Wildcat Lake unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 960 ft |
| High point | 5.1 mi | 1,511 ft |
| End | 14.2 mi | 960 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
A free wilderness permit is required for day use as well as overnight trips in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness from May 15 to October 31. Permits are self-issued at trailheads and ranger stations. A Recreation Pass is also required at the Snow Lake trailhead.
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Snoqualmie Pass, WA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- King County, WA
- Jurisdiction:
- Snoqualmie National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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