About Gold Creek Pond Interpretive Site
Provides access to: Gold Creek Pond Trail 1250, a barrier-free interpretive trail that loops around the pond, and a day use area with portable toilets, parking and picnic tables.
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Gold Creek Pond Interpretive Site
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington · Kittitas County · Facility
Provides access to: Gold Creek Pond Trail 1250, a barrier-free interpretive trail that loops around the pond, and a day use area with portable toilets, parking and picnic tables.
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47.39622, -121.37849
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Weather at Gold Creek Pond Interpretive Site
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
63°/52°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 7:06 AM ↓ 6:42 PM
Sat
Overcast
74°/52°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:07 AM ↓ 6:40 PM
Sun
Overcast
77°/52°
🌬 6mph
↑ 7:08 AM ↓ 6:38 PM
Mon
Overcast
68°/50°
🌬 7mph
↑ 7:10 AM ↓ 6:36 PM
Tue
Fog
63°/49°
💧 1%🌬 5mph
↑ 7:11 AM ↓ 6:34 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Hyak exit #54 off I-90. Go north and turn right on Forest Service Road #4832 that parallels the north side of the freeway. Drive 1.0 mile, turn left on Gold Creek road #142 and turn left in 0.3 mile into the Gold Creek Pond parking lot.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Gold Creek Pond Interpretive Site
Heading to Gold Creek Pond Interpretive Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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