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Gems in Alpine Lakes Wilderness - 3

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gem Favorite Views of the jagged Dragontail Peak across Colchuck Lake.

Colchuck Lake

(5) Leavenw…, WA
gem Favorite Mason Lake

Mason Lake

(9) Riverbend, WA
gem Favorite No Photos

Tank Lakes

(2) Skykomish, WA

Recommended Routes in Alpine Lakes Wilderness - 3

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Favorite On the summit.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Bandera Mountain

8.2 mi 13.1 km 3,055' Up 931.15 m Up 3,054' Down 931.01 m Down

Riverbend, WA
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Favorite Clear view over the Cascades on the way down from Mason Lake.
Intermediate Intermediate

Mason, Island, & Rainbow Lakes

10.5 mi 17.0 km 2,772' Up 844.85 m Up 2,771' Down 844.68 m Down

Riverbend, WA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Clear view over the Cascades on the way down from Mason Lake.
Difficult Difficult

Thompson Lake via Mt. Defiance

16.1 mi 25.8 km 5,068' Up 1544.59 m Up 5,067' Down 1544.42 m Down

Riverbend, WA
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Alpine Lakes Wilderness Hiking

  • 276 Miles 444 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Gems Gems
  • 15 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 27 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 48 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Alpine Lakes Wilderness - 87

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3.8 mi 6.2 km #1Ira Spring (Mason Lake) Trail #1038
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Riverbend, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Riverbend, WA 28 
2.7 mi 4.3 km #2Talapus Lake Trail #1039
Intermediate Intermediate
Riverbend, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Riverbend, WA 24 
0.7 mi 1.1 km #3Spectacle Lake Trail
Easy Easy
Skykomish, WA
Easy Easy
Skykomish, WA
4.1 mi 6.6 km #4Chain Lakes
Difficult Difficult
Skykomish, WA
Difficult Difficult
Skykomish, WA
4.7 mi 7.6 km #5Deception Pass
Intermediate Intermediate
Skykomish, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Skykomish, WA
0.9 mi 1.5 km #6Lila Lakes Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Skykomish, WA
Intermediate Intermediate
Skykomish, WA
2.4 mi 3.8 km #7High Lakes
Difficult Difficult
Tanner, WA
Difficult Difficult
Tanner, WA
0.7 mi 1.2 km #8Alaska Lake
Difficult Difficult
Skykomish, WA
Difficult Difficult
Skykomish, WA
4.3 mi 6.9 km #9Icicle Gorge Loop Trail #1596
Easy Easy
Leavenworth, WA
Easy Easy
Leavenworth, WA 11 
6.6 mi 10.6 km #10West Fork Foss Trail #1064
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Skykomish, WA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Skykomish, WA

Photos of Alpine Lakes Wilderness - 210

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Stunning view of Rainier at sunset. Bring headlamps!
May 29, 2015 near Riverbend, WA
Colchuck Lake
Aug 12, 2015 near Leavenw…, WA
Gnome Tarn, looking toward Mount Prusik.
Dec 19, 2015 near Leavenw…, WA
Looking into the Enchantments and Mt. Stuart from the top of Navaho Peak.
Jun 10, 2016 near Leavenw…, WA
A mountain goat and his domain (Dragontail Peak in the background).
Jun 27, 2016 near Leavenw…, WA
There's no place like Spectacle Lake to hang your hammock.
Apr 28, 2017 near Skykomish, WA
Views of the jagged Dragontail Peak across Colchuck Lake.
Jun 7, 2017 near Leavenw…, WA
Sunrise Over Prusik Peak
Feb 19, 2019 near Leavenw…, WA

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