Seattle | Stunning Ice Cave Hike: Big Four Ice Caves

📍 Big Four Ice Caves Parking is available—recommend bringing $5 cash 💵 for the parking fee per vehicle 🅿️. Place the fee in the provided envelope 📩 and drop it into the collection box. There are public restrooms 🚽 near the parking area, which is quite convenient. This time, I brought my little dog 🐕 along to the ice caves. The trail is about 1 mile one-way, just over 2 miles round-trip. The path is mostly easy to walk, with some gentle slopes 🪨. Toward the end, the trail becomes rocky as you approach the ice caves, so it’s best to wear hiking boots or shoes with good grip 👟. Also, wear long pants 👖 due to potential insects and snakes 🐍. 🚫 Do not enter the ice caves ❌ The ice caves can collapse at any time—there have been serious accidents in the past, so safety comes first. Also, with current temperatures not very low, the ice inside is melting and dripping like rain. It’s best to admire and take photos from the entrance only. 📌 Tips There is no cell signal 📶 once you enter the mountain area, so downloading offline maps in advance is a good idea. If you forget, no worries—there’s only one road in and out 🚗. Bring a small backpack 🎒 with water and energizing snacks—you might get hungry after the hike! #Seattle#Seattlelife#Seattleguide#Seattletravel#travelguide