Minotaur Lake

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Short and steep, the trail to Minotaur Lake ascends through hemlock forests into a sub-alpine region of heather and huckleberries before it reaches this emerald lake filling a cirque below Labyrinth Mountain. People who like to get their climbing done... Read More...

Merritt Lake

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A good trail for autumn colors. The trail is in good condition and connects with other interesting options–it can be part of a loop to Nason Ridge (Round Mountain) or the launching point to climb Mt. Howard. Maps: View our... Read More...

Massie Lake-Louis Creek High Route

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Words and photos by Kat Werle Connecting and completing these high routes is a spectacular way to spend six days in September. My friend bought a Routes and Rocks book (the Mountaineers 1965) that had all three maps beautifully intact.... Read More...

Magnet Ridge to Tronsen Ridge

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Magnet Ridge to Tronsen Ridge…or Tronsen Ridge to Magnet Ridge Although old maps show it, the trail leading up Magnet Ridge, one of the ridges confining Magnet Creek, and connecting to Tronsen Ridge is a discontinued trail. There’s no trailhead... Read More...

Lichtenberg Mountain

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Views of Cascades as well as great views of Lake Valhalla and Lichtenwasser Lake. Activity: Hiking Nearest Town: Stevens Pass Skill Level: 2 Fitness Level: 2 Distance: About 5 miles roundtrip Elevation: Gain: about 1000 ft Access: Follow Highway 2 to about... Read More...

Lakeshore Trail

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A great option for those interested in a multi-day backpacking trip that’s a little less accessible, this hike along Lake Chelan offers beautiful views of some of the higher mountain peaks in the area. Activity: Hiking Nearest Town: Stehekin Skill... Read More...

Klone Peak

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This trail provides great views of the mountains bounding the upper Entiat Valley. It’s a unique opportunity to observe two important ecosystem processes in action–succession following a wildfire and an ongoing mountain pine beetle attack in lodgepole pine. Maps: View... Read More...

Jester Mountain Loop

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Photo: View of the skyline from Iron Bear.  Story and photos by Roger Gervin Roger Gervin sent us this description of an enjoyable loop hike that’s two-thirds trail, one third cross-country walking on fairly open terrain. Attraction. A three- bump... Read More...

Janus Lake

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A higher, mountain hike to consider when the heat of summer descends upon us. Maps: View topo map below for more information. See USGS Labyrinth Mt. map if necessary. Note: use ‘Print Preview’ before printing to properly scale this map... Read More...

Highchair Mountain

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By John Plotz Tom Janisch and I attempted to get back to Highchair Peak Sunday. We were compelled by a photo I took of this peak and the intervening ridge (Ridge 6600) last week from Grindstone. We had obviously forgotten... Read More...

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