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Alpine Peaks & Cascading Waterfalls

Discover misty alpine meadows and thundering waterfalls nestled within ancient mountain peaks just hours from Seattle.

Day 1 — Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Day 1Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Day 1Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

🚗 3 hr 46 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Seattle, WAMount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
1 hr 34 min8:00 AM9:34 AM
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
4.8
Experience dramatic alpine scenery with year-round adventures from cascading waterfalls and wildflower meadows in summer to world-class skiing and snow-covered peaks in winter.
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch10:34 AM
Sultan Bakery
Sultan Bakery
A Sultan, WA bakery with fresh-baked breads and pastries that make it a mandatory stop on any Highway 2 road trip. The cinnamon rolls have a devoted local following.
4.6Bakery📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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Drive
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National ForestLake Twenty-Two Trailhead
24 min12:00 PM12:24 PM
Lake Twenty-Two Trailhead
Lake Twenty-Two Trailhead
4.8
Hike 5.3 miles through old-growth forest to a pristine alpine lake, crossing wooden bridges over cascading streams and emerging into a glacier-carved basin ringed by steep granite walls.
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Evening
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Lake Twenty-Two TrailheadGood Brewing Sultan
59 min5:00 PM5:59 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:59 PM
Good Brewing Sultan
Good Brewing Sultan
Relax at a craft brewery nestled in the Cascade foothills where you can enjoy locally-brewed beers while taking in scenic views and accessing nearby outdoor recreation.
4.5Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Drive
Good Brewing SultanSeattle, WA
49 min6:59 PM7:48 PM
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