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1.3 miles
Distance
1,020 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
03:49:19
Avg time
1,018 ft
Altitude change
4,073 ft
Altitude min
5,094 ft
Altitude max
4,073 ft
Altitude start
5,092 ft
Altitude end
15.3%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
48.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
03:49:19
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Skyline Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    King County
    Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A good wintertime South facing tour on snowshoes or touring skis. Regularly used, just finding parking is a challenge. In the summer, this road can be used to access the hidden lake just above highway 2 after the snow melts.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 2, 2025 @ 5:26pm
Jan 2, 2025
Follow the groomed trail watching out for sledded and some skiers all the way up to the lake. Don’t use google maps. Best if you make your own...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skyline Lake

        Where is Skyline Lake located?
        Skyline Lake is located in King County, Washington, United States. It is part of the King County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.74567, -121.08983.
        How hard is Skyline Lake?
        Skyline Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Skyline Lake?
        Skyline Lake has 1,020 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,073 ft to 5,094 ft.
        Is Skyline Lake a point to point trail?
        Skyline Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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