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Difficulty
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Hard
Elevation
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1,390 m
Distance
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24.5 km
Duration
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8-11.5h
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Snow Lakes Trail

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Snow Lakes Trail is a 15.0mi lightly trafficked out and back hike in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This trail takes you between two mountain ridges to Snow Lakes, a collection of small alpine lakes underneath The Temple. This hike doesn’t see too many users, so you’ll have a good shot at finding some solitude. Expect hard distance and elevation gain.

Route Description for Snow Lakes Trail

Snow Lakes Trail is a fairly quiet hiking or backpacking route that leads to three lakes tucked underneath the Temple. It’s longer and more demanding in terms of elevation gain, so choose this trek if you want more effort involved in your adventure.

Begin from the trailhead, crossing the creeks and jumping right into a set of steep switchbacks. Even out to a traverse through a valley and then climb a bit more gradually along the valley wall. Crossing the creek, you’ll follow the water to the first of the lakes, Nada. Hike past Nada and in between Upper and Lower Snow Lakes. You can go all the way to the far end of Upper Snow Lake before turning back and retracing your steps or finding a good spot to set up camp.

Getting to the Snow Lakes Trail Trailhead

The trailhead for the Snow Lakes Trail is on Icicle Road at the Snow Lakes Trailhead parking area.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    Various sites

  • When to do:

    May-November

  • Pets allowed:

    No

  • Family friendly:

    No

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    High

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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