Skyline Lake Trail — Attraction in Leavenworth

This trail is relatively steep but a lot of fun and very rewarding. Once you get to the lake you can continue on pass the other side of the lake and hike to a rock garden which has outstanding views of the surrounding mountains and I looked down at Stevens Pass resort. We use micro spikes to hike this trail as opposed to snow shoes and had no issues making it to the lake whatsoever because the trail was so densely packed. We did struggle a little bit continuing on to the rock garden but still made it all right in micro spikes. However I would definitely recommend using snowshoes if you’re going beyond the lake. We parked in Stevens Pass Lot D and arrived I had about 9:15 AM on a Saturday and had no trouble...

In the winter, this is an easy access from the Stevens Pass parking lot. Supposedly great views, but I couldn't see them because it was socked in, even on a clear day in the pass. But that didn't really matter; it was still a ton of fun. The route is well-trodden so little chance of getting lost, and no postholing even without snowshoes. A great beginner snowshoe route, though, being step and challenging but still...

The first hour of walking was very difficult. It was 1300' in large rocky loose gravely road. We arrived and sat near the T-Mobile tower. See pictures posted. Saw orange black striped butterflies. Lovely. Last 3rd of a mile, was nice, easy to travel through blueberry meadows. Started at 11:10. Snack eaten at T-Mobile tower on the way "down the trail",...