Christine’s Snoqualmie Pass guidebook
Ski areas
Summit Central At Snoqualmie Pass
1641 WA-906Summit East - The Summit at Snoqualmie
490 Hyak Dr EHyak
Alpental
17800 Alpental Access RdWintertime fun
The tubing park is a blast. They even have a moving walk way to save you the long trek back up the hill.
Try night tubing, it's the most fun.
But make sure you book online well in advance and be aware that they aren't open every day - usually it's just weekends and holidays.
10 locals recommend
Summit Tubing Park
The tubing park is a blast. They even have a moving walk way to save you the long trek back up the hill.
Try night tubing, it's the most fun.
But make sure you book online well in advance and be aware that they aren't open every day - usually it's just weekends and holidays.
The best local spot for sledding.
But be aware you need to book on line ahead of time and get a parking pass
and get there early as it can fill up on weekends and holidays
11 locals recommend
Hyak Sno-Park
The best local spot for sledding.
But be aware you need to book on line ahead of time and get a parking pass
and get there early as it can fill up on weekends and holidays
Food scene
The Commonwealth
10 Pass Life WayGood ambiance
Popular spot in winter time
Summit Pancake House
603 WA-906Dru Bru
10 Pass Life WaySummer fun
Keechelus Lake
Awesome nearby lake
Lake Kachess
BEST local lake - arrive early in summer as parking can be limited.
Hikes
Franklin Falls
Great, easy, short hike to an amazing waterfall!
Take exit 62 and go North to end of the paved road, then left up gravel road to parking lot. Arrive early on weekend as it filles up.
Rachel Lake
Take exit 62 and go North to end of the paved road, then left up gravel road to parking lot. Arrive early on weekend as it filles up.
Traveler advice
Getting around
You'll want a car when you come here in order to get around.
In the winter it really is critical to have a good winter vehicle - 4 wheel or all wheel drive and/or tire chains. You may have trouble otherwise.
Book before you go
Winter time activities
Tubing center sells out early on line
Ski lift tickets can be purchased on line
Sno park access is limited so book on line and print your parking pass ahead of time
What to pack
Good winter boots!
Good footwear will make your winter time adventures a lot more comfortable