Snow Lake (Alpental)
UnverifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)47.46800, -121.45200
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The most-visited lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, with a rocky point on the east shore that has a clean 10-foot drop into clear, very cold water. The reward at the end of the Snow Lake trail on a hot day.
Jumps at this location
East shore point
10 ft
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Warnings
Snowmelt water in the 40s; cold-shock after a hot hike is the real hazard. Wilderness, no lifeguards, long carry-out.
Access
Snow Lake trailhead at the Alpental ski area parking lot off I-90 exit 52 (Northwest Forest Pass). About 3.5 miles and 1,300 feet of gain to the lake; the point is along the east shore where the trail drops to the water.
Best conditions
Late July through September after the snow leaves the shoreline.
Submitted by SmartLeap Field Research