Hyas Lake via Deception Pass Trail #1376
A quick and easy hike into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness to a big lake surrounded by even bigger mountaintops.
Total Distance: 5.2 miles
Total Ascent: 100ft
Highest Point: 3500ft
Total Ascent: 100ft
Highest Point: 3500ft
To get there, take I-90 out over Snoqulamie Pass to Exit 80. Head left over the freeway following Bullfrog Road to SR 903. Follow 903 16.6 miles through Roslyn and along Cle Elum Lake to FR 4330 just beyond the Salmon La Sac guard station. Veer right, avoiding the campground and continuing onto the dirt and gravel FR 4330 for 12.3 miles to the end of the road and Deception Pass Trailhead (aka Tucquala Meadows Trailhead). Privy available.
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From the end of Tucquala Meadows, the Deception Pass Trail #1376 glides up through second generation mixed forest on a slight incline. The incline quickly settles into a nearly flat trail, threading through trees and meadows and crossing a couple of large streams. After a quick 2.0 miles, arrive at campsites and your first access to the lake.
From here, t’s another 0.7 miles to Little Hyas Lake, a small lake just far enough beyond the end of Hyas Lake. Find campsites and lake access along the way.There's a lot more to Hyas Lake, and you can learn all about it in Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
From here, t’s another 0.7 miles to Little Hyas Lake, a small lake just far enough beyond the end of Hyas Lake. Find campsites and lake access along the way.There's a lot more to Hyas Lake, and you can learn all about it in Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
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