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There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This backcountry trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is a long hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 3,981 feet which is a higher than average number. Snow Lakes Trail is 8.4 miles long it's an average length backcountry trail.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3981 feet
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US Hiking Trails > Washington > Snow Lakes Trail
