Distance
7.0 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Lake Valhalla Trail
7.0 mi roundtrip · 1,100 ft gain · Moderate · Lake Valhalla
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
1,100 ft
Highest Point
5,050 ft
Trailhead Elevation
3,900 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Alpine lake
Pacific Crest Trail
Mountain views
Technical Notes
Beautiful alpine lake accessed via the PCT from Stevens Pass. Trail is relatively gentle with moderate elevation gain. Lake sits in a scenic basin below Lichtenberg Mountain. Good swimming in late summer. Can be combined with other PCT sections. Snow on trail into July.
Getting There
Trailhead
Stevens Pass PCT South Trailhead
US-2, Stevens Pass summit
Parking: ~30 spaces
From Seattle
85 mi · 95 min drive
US-2 East to Stevens Pass summit. Park at the ski area parking lot. PCT trailhead is at the pass. ~1.5 hours from Seattle.
Planning Details
Best Season
July through October
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
Lake Valhalla · 5,050 ft · Central Cascades
Avalanche Forecast
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