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The Summit at Snoqualmie

An activity in Snoqualmie Pass, pricey ($$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

The Summit at Snoqualmie in Snoqualmie Pass
Photo: Buidhe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · license

Why go

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.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Snoqualmie Pass, alongside 2 outdoor spots, 1 activity and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Gold Creek Pond, 2.1 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Price
$$$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 2 closest curated picks in Snoqualmie Pass, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gold Creek Pond

    Flat snowshoe loop around a mountain pond on the east side of the pass, reached from the Gold Creek Sno-Park.

    Outdoors · 2.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Twede's Cafe

    North Bend diner that played the Double R in Twin Peaks, still serving cherry pie and coffee under Mount Si.

    Food · 18 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

The Summit at Snoqualmie is a stop on our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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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 The Summit at Snoqualmie itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Snoqualmie Pass from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Snoqualmie Pass weather by month.

Getting there

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The Summit at Snoqualmie: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Summit at Snoqualmie?

Plan on about 4 hours at The Summit at Snoqualmie. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Summit at Snoqualmie?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Come for night skiing after the Seattle traffic has cleared; tubing runs at Summit Central.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Summit at Snoqualmie?

The Summit at Snoqualmie appears on Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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