Snohomish County
Trip worthy places, an hour from Lake Stevens.
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Before you go
- park closure Campfire Ban in All Portions of the Park Complex Begins June 29 — North Cascades National Park
- caution Stehekin Flash Flood and Debris Flow Area — North Cascades National Park
- park closure Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed — North Cascades National Park
- park closure Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures — North Cascades National Park
- caution Diablo Lake Boat Launch Inaccessible to Powerboats — North Cascades National Park
This week
Updated Jul 30
Forecast
- This Afternoon 72° Sunny
- Friday 75° Sunny
- Saturday 68° Light Rain Likely
- Sunday 67° Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Happening
- Fri, Jul 31 Junior Ranger Program
- Fri, Jul 31 Ranger Talk
- Fri, Jul 31 Trail of Cedars Guided Walk
- Sat, Aug 1 All About Bears Program
- Sat, Aug 1 Junior Ranger Program
- Sat, Aug 1 Ranger Talk
- Sat, Aug 1 Trail of Cedars Guided Walk
- Sun, Aug 2 All About Bears Program
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22 places
Ashland Lakes Trailhead
Ashland Lakes Trail is a beautiful 3.7-mile trail in the Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area that passes through areas of mature trees, bogs and pristine alpine lakes. Accesses campsites at Beaver Plant Lake, Upper Ashland Lake, and Lower Ashland …
Beaver Plant Lake
Beaver Plant Lake, in the Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area, is a pristine backcountry lake at roughly 2,840 feet in elevation. Expect a 1.5-mile hike to campsites from the Ashland Lakes Trailhead.
Big Greider Lake Campground
Located in the Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area, Big Greider Campground offers three back country campsites near Big Greider Lake. Expect a 4.5-mile hike from the Greider Lakes Trailhead to reach these backcountry campsites.
Boulder and Greider Lakes Trailhead
Boulder-Greider Lakes Trailhead offers access to 10 miles of hiking trail accessing Boulder Lake, Big Greider Lake and Little Greider Lake. The trailhead is operated by Snohomish County PUD and City of Everett and is in the Spada Lake watershed, which provides…
Boulder Lake Camping Area
Located at 3,706-feet elevation, the Boulder Lake Camping Area offers 9 campsites situated near Boulder Lake. This backcountry site is accessed via a 6.6-mile hiking trail that passes through old growth forests and climbs into the Cascade mountains. Each site …
Cutthroat Lakes
Starting at the Walt Bailey Trailhead, hikers can enter into the Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area for a pristine hike through backcountry wilderness. The 4.5-mile trail takes hikers to Cutthroat Lakes.
Day Hiking in North Cascades
Hike the North Cascades to experience some of the finest mountain country in North America.
Ebey's Reserve - Fort Casey & Admiralty Head Lighthouse
A visit to Fort Casey State Park offers the visitor a glimpse into early military life as well as spectacular views of Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Camping is also available year-round. Admiralty Lighthouse is a favorite stop when visiting the park and Ebey's Reserve.
Ebey's Reserve - Historic Coupeville
Pay a visit to one of the oldest towns in Washington State - located in the Central Whidbey Island Historic District and part of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. Shopping, dining are all just steps away from the convenient parking on Alexander Street - a block from downtown.
Look outside
Live from WSDOT
US 2 at MP 24.2: Rice Rd
US 2 at MP 23.2: Sultan Basin Rd
US 2 at MP 22.3: 5th St
US 2 at MP 21.5: Old Owen Rd
WSF Kingston Ferry Sign East
WSF Kingston Ferry Sign West
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