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Lake Valhalla via Stevens Pass

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
47.7477, -121.0881 Map & Directions
Length
11.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,700 feet
Highest Point
5,050 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate/Hard
Lake Valhalla on a sunny day. Photo by kirbyourenthusiasm. Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views

Visit the beautiful waters of Lake Valhalla via the Pacific Crest Trail from Stevens Pass to the south, an alternative to coming from the Smithbrook trailhead to the north. Continue reading

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Hiking Lake Valhalla via Stevens Pass

Lake Valhalla can be reached either from the Smithbrook trailhead to the south or from Stevens Pass along the Pacific Crest Trail to the north. The route from Stevens Pass is longer, but the parking lot is right off of Highway 2. 

Lake Valhalla via Stevens Pass

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.7477, -121.0881 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

driving directions

From Seattle, drive east on Highway 2 to Stevens Pass (65 miles from the beginning of Highway 2 in Everett). Drive under the pedestrian overpass and turn left into the large parking lot on the north side of the pass. Park here, being careful not to block in other cars or block driveways or access roads.

From Leavenworth, drive to Stevens Pass. Just before the pedestrian overpass, turn right into the large parking lot on the north side of the pass. Park here, being careful not to block in other cars or block driveways or access roads.

take transit

Take the bus to the trailhead! Plan your trip by bus using TOTAGO.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

Pacific Crest Trail (#2000)

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

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Lake Valhalla via Stevens Pass

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