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Surprise Creek Trail to Surprise and Glacier Lakes route map
DifficultOut and Back
Snoqualmie National Forest/Washington

Surprise Creek Trail to Surprise and Glacier Lakes

Skykomish, Washington

8.7 mi

Distance

2,736 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 16m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Surprise Creek Trail to Surprise and Glacier Lakes offers a challenging hike through the rugged terrain typical of the Pacific Northwest. Located near Skykomish, Washington, this trail spans 8.7 miles round trip and features a significant elevation gain of 2,736 feet. The route is characterized by its forested scenery as it follows the creek toward its picturesque lake destinations. The terrain is primarily dirt, contributing to the natural hiking experience.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:667 ft
Max:1,509 ft
926 ft
926 ft
667 ft948 ft1,228 ft1,509 ft0.0 mi2.2 mi4.4 mi6.5 mi8.7 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

forest settinglake views

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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