About Pete Lake Trailhead
Provides access to: Pete Lake Trail #1323 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
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Pete Lake Trailhead
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington · Kittitas County · Facility
Provides access to: Pete Lake Trail #1323 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
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47.43440, -121.18700
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Weather at Pete Lake Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
64°/49°
💧 1%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:05 AM ↓ 6:41 PM
Sat
Overcast
72°/51°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:06 AM ↓ 6:39 PM
Sun
Overcast
75°/51°
🌬 8mph
↑ 7:08 AM ↓ 6:37 PM
Mon
Overcast
70°/49°
🌬 6mph
↑ 7:09 AM ↓ 6:35 PM
Tue
Overcast
65°/48°
🌬 6mph
↑ 7:10 AM ↓ 6:33 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Cle Elum WA take Highway 903 north for about 7.6 miles. Continue on Salmon La Sac Road for another 9.2 miles. Then take a left on Forest Road 46 and follow for 4.7 miles. Take a right on Forest Road 4616 and follow for about a half a mile to the turn off on Road 113. Travel about 1 mile to trailhead.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Pete Lake Trailhead
Heading to Pete Lake Trailhead? 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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