Hope & Mig Lakes

getting there

Drive US-2 13.2 miles east of Skykomish. Turn right off US-2 onto Forest Road 6095 at the big sweeping left-hand turn just before the US-2 changes to four lanes and starts the final climb to Stevens Pass. Drive Forest Road 6095 for 1.5 mile, staying left at all road junctions, to the Tunnel Creek Trailhead, Trail No. 1061, (3,100 ft).

on the trail

hope & mig lakes

4.6 miles round trip with 1,550 feet of elevation gain, 4,650 ft high point

These are Hope and Mig ponds, actually-but what these two little lakes lack in surface area they make up for in setting. Especially if it's flowers or berries you seek. Hike the Tunnel Creek Trail 1.6 miles to its junction with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and Hope Lake. Turn left and hike south 0.9 mile on the PCT to Mig  Lake.

tunnel creek to surprise creek

12 miles one-way, 3,100 feet of elevation gain, 5,800 ft high point

This route begins at the Tunnel Creek trailhead and joins with the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) at Hope Lake. Head south on the PCT, over Trap Pass, then on to Surprise Lake and out via Surprise Creek. Pretty alpine scenery and several scenic lakes make this is an excellent option for a one-way traverse day hike as the two trailheads are only about 3 miles apart.

Trap Lake

11 miles round trip, 2,600 feet of elevation gain, 5,200 ft high point

Hike the Tunnel Creek Trail 1.6 miles to its junction with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and Hope Lake. Turn right and hike north 3.4 miles to the junction with the spur trail to Trap Lake. Bear left and hike 0.3 mile to Trap Lake.

• Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
• Seasons: July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
• Length: 4.6 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,550 ft
• High Point: 4,650 ft

• Land Manager: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
  Alpine Lakes Wilderness
• Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 30
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12