Outdoors Hyak, Snoqualmie Pass
Gold Creek Pond
An outdoor spot in Hyak, Snoqualmie Pass, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Midday.
Why go
Flat snowshoe loop around a mountain pond on the east side of the pass, reached from the Gold Creek Sno-Park.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Snoqualmie Pass, alongside 2 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is The Summit at Snoqualmie, 2.1 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Hyak
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Midday
Nearby
The closest curated pick in Snoqualmie Pass, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1The Summit at Snoqualmie
Four ski areas at the top of I-90, the closest skiing to Seattle, with one of the largest night-skiing operations in the country.
Activity · 2.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Gold Creek Pond is a stop on our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Snoqualmie Pass
Another curated outdoor spot in Snoqualmie Pass. See the full Snoqualmie Pass guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Snoqualmie Pass run from 33°F in December to 69°F in August; January is usually the wettest month. For Gold Creek Pond itself, we suggest: Midday.
Modelled monthly averages for Snoqualmie Pass from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Snoqualmie Pass weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 47.39786, -121.39478
- Destination
- Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Gold Creek Pond: quick answers
How much time do you need at Gold Creek Pond?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Gold Creek Pond. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Gold Creek Pond?
Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: A Sno-Park permit is required; rent snowshoes in North Bend on the way up.
Is Gold Creek Pond free?
Yes, we list Gold Creek Pond as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Gold Creek Pond?
Gold Creek Pond appears on Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Gold Creek Pond to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Snoqualmie Pass.
Plan Snoqualmie Pass
- Snoqualmie Pass travel guide 6 places
- Best time to visit Snoqualmie Pass weather by month
- Snoqualmie Pass to Leavenworth 37 mi straight-line
- Seattle to Snoqualmie Pass 45 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Snoqualmie Pass
- Northwest Railway Museum Activity
- Twede's Cafe Food
- Salish Lodge & Spa Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.