Mount mcCausland (5,747 ft) From Smith Brook Trailhead, it's 6.5 miles round trip and 1,800 feet of elevation gain. The trailhead is slightly hidden but it is located to the left of the substation. March 19, 2011 Nason–Smith Ski Traverse: Stevens Pass to Smith Brook Roadhead Nason Creek Valley Lake Valhalla Lichtenberg Pass Smith Brook Meadow ————— Trip Report Summary —————————- Region: North-Central Washington Cascades Sub-Region: Upper Wenatchee Mountains Area: Henry M. Jackson Wilderness Starting Point: PCT-Northbound Trailhead at Stevens Pass … Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. Friday was a 10 mile jaunt through the trees with only a view of picturesque Lake Valhalla to offer relief from the forest tunnel. Small 4-or 5-inch cutthroat jump along the shore trying to catch the bugs skimming the lake surface.If you're looking for a longer hike, start from the Stevens Pass parking lot on the north side of the highway, behind the power station that feeds the Ski Area. Noisy, smelly in a soap and … Stevens Pass to Lake Valhalla. RandyG57 1 year, 3 months ago Track (10/14/19, 9:06:42AM) alpinepedestrian 1 year, 4 months ago Pass to Valhalla lunch … Today the term Valhalla is used figuratively to describe a place of honor or bliss. This is a header portlet!!! Contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for specific guidelines. The shorter and, arguably, more pleasant approach is off of the Smith Brook Road—which has a one-way distance of 3.5 miles. A moderate 5.5 mile journey on the well beaten path of the crest trail #2000 will lead you to the north shore of the lake. The trail was pretty much free of snow and mud (a few token spots but not worth checking the box). Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest | Wenatchee River Ranger District 600 Sherbourne St. Leavenworth, WA 98826 509.548.2550, Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest | Headquarters 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801 509.664.9200. Access Lake Valhalla. Destiny … Activity: Skiing/Snowboarding . Drive less than 1 1/2 miles to a sno-park a little to the east of Smith Brook Road, elevation 3,187 feet. A view toward Stevens Pass from the ridge above Lake Valhalla. Trail Map Making it to the summit will grant additional views northeast of layers of mountains and tiny Dow Lake. chelseagarrison94 4 months, 3 weeks ago Lake Valhalla + Mount McCausland. There are a number of overnight campsites and a couple of backcountry toilets at the lake, although campfires are not permitted. After conversing with thru-hikers, turn south at Union Gap and climb gently to the gap between Mounts Lichtenberg and McCausland where you get your first glimpse of Lake Valhalla, shining in the cirque below. Aspect: E . A pedestrian bridge leads over the highway and connects the two parking areas. In summer, there are two ways to access Lake Valhalla, either via the Smithbrook Trail #1590, or from Stevens Pass using a section of the PCT. Adham Hiked May 10, 2015. Pacific Crest Trail section J (Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass) DIFFICULT 88.9 mi. You could hike to Lake Valhalla on the PCT from Stevens Pass. Lake Valhalla - 11.5 Miles Seattle - Alpine Lakes Wilderness - Snoqualmie Pass - Central Cascades. A great lake. Wikidata; OpenStreetMap; Google Maps; Here WeGo; Bing Maps; MapQuest; Type: Lake… No pass is required at the PCT parking lot at Stevens Pass. Look for a sign saying Smithbrook Road. Details. After a quick resupply in Wenatchee and a stay … Lake Valhalla in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness is a place where tired and weary souls can choose to ascend to via trail. This means that we were actually going downhill with the heaviest packs of the trip on a gentle grade. The quicker route is via the Smithbrook trailhead. Lake Valhalla is a deep blue gem with a small beach in the heart of Washington State's Central Cascades, just a stone's throw away from the popular winter ski area at Stevens Pass. The Pacific Crest Trail north of Stevens Pass follows the bed of an old railroad line for the first three miles. Lake Valhalla in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness is a place where tired and weary souls can choose to ascend to via trail. Be cautious when crossing the west bound lanes of Hwy 2 onto 6700. While I love hiking along side my children, well..carrying one of them, and either chasing after or encouraging the other to keep up, I needed the chance to trek at my own pace. Rome2rio makes travelling from Stevens Pass (Mountain) to Chelan easy. Distance: The distance to the lake varies depending on the approach used. Fitness: 2 (intermediate). Bit of a shock being front country again. There are a number of overnight campsites and a couple of backcountry toilets at the lake, though please note that no campfires are permitted. A great overnight hammock up at Lake Valhalla off Stevens Pass on the PCT. A recent reworking of the trail starts off with gentle switchbacks. The PCT heads NE along a wide, graded track where trains ran before the tunnel was built. The trail continues along the rail bed for another 500 yards or so, where the train was backed in to clear the switchback, before proceeding up and over the pass. The side trip to Thorp Lake is a quick and worthy detour. The trail descends 2.2 miles from Union Gap to Lake J… The forecast was for cloudy skies, so I chose Skyline Lake and Lanham Lake instead of Valhalla, where I already knew the views are exceptional on a clear day.. Group size is limited to 12 individuals (or people and, Camp only in established sites. We ended up hiking out via the Smithbrook backdoor and hitching back to Stevens Pass, so we got … It was a great way to warm up for the 10-day trek. Beautiful winter views stretching for miles along the highway 2 corridor. April 6, 2013 Nason–Smith Ski Traverse: Stevens Pass to Smith Brook Roadhead Nason Creek Valley Lake Valhalla Lichtenberg Pass Smith Brook Meadow ——————– Trip Report Summary ——————– Region: North-Central Washington Cascades Sub-Region: Upper Wenatchee Mountains Area: Henry M. Jackson Wilderness Starting Point: PCT-Northbound Trailhead at Stevens Pass … Sub-Region: Upper Wenatchee Mountains. We left them about a mile down the trail and never saw them since. Remember, pack it in, pack it out. The stretch from Stevens Pass to the Canada Border is a receptionless segment of the trail’s best vistas, unpredictable weather, and sweetest moments. The sun was shining, the sky was blue. Seattle - Alpine Lakes Wilderness - Snoqualmie Pass - Central Cascades, +777' net elevation gain (+2,015' total roundtrip elevation gain), N47 44.882 W121 05.294 — 0.0 miles : Stevens Pass - PCT Trailhead (north), N47 45.261 W121 04.997 — .5 miles : Fast, easy grade, N47 45.647 W121 04.901 — 1.0 miles : Fast, mild descent, N47 46.084 W121 04.894 — 1.5 miles : Fast, mild decent, N47 46.228 W121 05.059 — 1.75 miles : Begin turn away from HWY 2, N47 46.249 W121 05.369 — 2.0 miles : Forest diversifies, N47 46.373 W121 05.733 — 2.52 miles : Turn behind ridge, N47 46.549 W121 06.228 — 3.0 miles : Level along contour line, N47 46.491 W121 06.436 — 3.25 miles : Henry M Jackson Wilderness Boundary, N47 46.511 W121 06.677 — 3.5 miles : Arc around and above meadow, N47 46.893 W121 06.844 — 4.0 miles : Steep climb over meadow, N47 47.018 W121 06.624 — 4.5 miles : Steady climb in thinning forest, N47 47.213 W121 06.393 — 5.0 miles : Steady climb on switchbacks, N47 47.334 W121 06.223 — 5.25 miles : Crest over lake basin (5,058'), N47 47.481 W121 06.282 — 5.48 miles : Main spur trail to lake, N47 47.489 W121 06.159 — 5.75 miles : Lake Valhalla (4,838'). 8/14/1992 Stevens Pass to Lake Janus (9.2 miles) We hit the pass at 11:00. Distance. Trip Report. Valhalla is a popular destination in winter as well, though the … Trail Description Trail Photos Print this Trail Trip Reports. Lake Valhalla is a gem, tucked under Lichtenberg Mountain and Mount McCausland on the PCT North of Stevens Pass. Lake Valhalla - 11.5 Miles Seattle - Alpine Lakes Wilderness - Snoqualmie Pass - Central Cascades. Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. A NW Forest Parking Pass is required at the Smithbrook parking lot. My travel logistics were easy starting with spending a night in Chelan Lake State Park, leaving my car at Lady of the Lake long term parking, catching the free metro link bus to Wenatchee and then taking a Trailways bus to Stevens Pass. And upon arriving to the shores of this large backcountry lake, wayward pilgrims will quickly realize, it is indeed a heavenly place. No facilities. Group Hike 11/10/18. Lake Valhalla Snowshoe. There is a very pleasant sandy beach, perfect for lunch. Saw what looked to be a sizeable crown on an East Aspect at ~5,500 ft just SW of Lake Valhalla … I crossed the pedestrian bridge and set off from the northbound trailhead. Follow a spur down to an outcrop on Lake Valhalla (5.75 miles : 4,838'). Fishing is permitted in Lake Valhalla with a valid WA state fishing license. 1500 ft. Route Type. Navigate Left. Lake Valhalla is a gem, tucked under Lichtenberg Mountain and Mount McCausland on the PCT North of Stevens Pass. The Valhalla Podcast. You start out at Stevens Pass just across the street from the lodge. Follow the road 2.7 miles to the trailhead. Archives. Approaching Lake Valhalla from the Smithbrook trail, the grade is modest, and while there is plenty to look at, the round-trip distance is moderate. Lake Valhalla Stevens pass Washington. This path follows an old railway grade, that of the Great Northern Railway. Audrey Kristofferson, Online editor | April 18, 2017. Stevens Pass . Lake Valhalla, Trail Map, Stevens Pass Trailhead N-S, Seattle - Alpine Lakes Wilderness - Snoqualmie Pass - Central Cascades, Washington. Neither parking lot has any facilities, so plan ahead. I wanted the chance… Head north from the trailhead on the Pacific Crest Trail and you will reach Lake Valhalla in 5.4 miles. Trail Description Trail Photos Print this Trail Trip Reports. This tree was too big to cut with a crosscut saw so it was cleared using blasting. The mountain and river views at Lake Valhalla make it fun for the whole family. You'll reach the Smithbrook Trailhead in about 2.8 miles. And soon enough we were at the lodge and waiting for a ride home. There are lots of huckleberries in the meadows along this trail.Pass over the gap and descend to Lake Valhalla. I got a nice “gear fix” oggling all the very expensive carbon fibre. Spoke with some folks about campsites, had some miso soup with a hiking buddy, then headed back. We continued on until Union Gap. 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