Sliver Peak

Difficulty: Hard
6 miles round trip
Northwest Forest Pass Required

We do this hike almost every year we love it so much. It is a bit of a difficult hike, but so worth the view at the end. It also has all the elements of a good hike. Water, small mountain lakes, a meadow, mountain climbing, and amazing views. Who could ask for more. And, if it couldn't get better, if you go in late September, amazingly yummy blueberries!

 

 

Just one of the many climbs up to the peak

The fist great view of the peak you are headed to. See it way at the top. Yup, you'll be way up there!

You have to switchback up gravel shale for a short time. Hard work!

More rock climbing

You get a total 360 degree view once you get to the top. So worth all the hard work!

Directions: Drive I-90 east from Snoqualmie Pass 2 miles and go off on Hyak Exit 54. Turn right and then left into the large Pacific West Hyak ski area parking lot. Halfway through the lot, go left on a road obscured signed "Hyak Estates Division 3 and 4." Pass houses and go to the right of the wastewater treatment plant; here the way becomes road No. 9070. at 3.3 miles from I-90 is Cold Creek trail No. 1013, signed "Twin Lakes." Elevation 3029 feet. Stay on 9070 another 2 miles to the Pacific Crest Trail at Windy Pass, 3820 feet. You will know you are there when you gain the ridge and see the Pacific Crest Trail signed on the left side of the road. Follow the Pacific Crest Trail up the mountain for about 1 mile or so until you find a turn off up to the peak. It is sometimes really hard to find, but it is near a lake on the left hand side, the trail goes off to the right. You may just have to look around a bit, or if you're lucky find someone who you can ask. It's is really worth it though!