Guidebook for Skykomish
Sightseeing
Put on your conductors hat and take a hike through railroad history. The old tunnels, rusting relics, cement snow sheds and the big red caboose should appeal to kids of all ages.
Iron Goat Trail
Iron Goat TrailPut on your conductors hat and take a hike through railroad history. The old tunnels, rusting relics, cement snow sheds and the big red caboose should appeal to kids of all ages.
Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls compete for attention on this 7.2 mile trip. Either would be a worthy destination by themselves and combined they are a great day on the trail.
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Lake Serene Trailhead
Mount Index River RoadLake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls compete for attention on this 7.2 mile trip. Either would be a worthy destination by themselves and combined they are a great day on the trail.
Alpine Adventures offers guided whitewater rafting trips & scenic raft floats on the Skykomish River.
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Alpine Adventures
221 Croft AveAlpine Adventures offers guided whitewater rafting trips & scenic raft floats on the Skykomish River.
OAC offers wilderness paddling, hiking or biking experiences - whether you have 2 hours or a full day they can accommodate your adventure!
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Outdoor Adventure Center
444 Ave AOAC offers wilderness paddling, hiking or biking experiences - whether you have 2 hours or a full day they can accommodate your adventure!
Trap Lake
A worthwhile day hike to this beautiful Alpine Lake.
Leavenworth is your Bavarian Getaway to a beautiful, architecturally old-world designed village, nestled in the magnificent Cascade Mountain Range.
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Leavenworth
Leavenworth is your Bavarian Getaway to a beautiful, architecturally old-world designed village, nestled in the magnificent Cascade Mountain Range.
The trail takes you through an old growth forest to summit views of Glacier Peak, Baring, Index, the Monte Cristo Range, and Evergreen Mountain. It's easy to get to and provides great rewards.
Beckler Peak
The trail takes you through an old growth forest to summit views of Glacier Peak, Baring, Index, the Monte Cristo Range, and Evergreen Mountain. It's easy to get to and provides great rewards.
Barclay Lake offers something for almost everyone: a well-maintained trail that is accessible to beginners and children, stunning mountain views, mycology, camping, and a serene alpine lake
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Barclay Lake
Barclay Lake offers something for almost everyone: a well-maintained trail that is accessible to beginners and children, stunning mountain views, mycology, camping, and a serene alpine lake
Visit one of the most striking lakes in the aptly named Alpine Lakes wilderness. The vibrant blue of the glacier-fed lake provides the perfect rest stop for hikers.
Blanca Lake trail 1052
Visit one of the most striking lakes in the aptly named Alpine Lakes wilderness. The vibrant blue of the glacier-fed lake provides the perfect rest stop for hikers.
Lake & river confluence with camping, hiking, horseback riding & water sports in forested surrounds. Winter time offers cross country skiing, sledding and snowmobiling.
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Lake Wenatchee State Park
Lake & river confluence with camping, hiking, horseback riding & water sports in forested surrounds. Winter time offers cross country skiing, sledding and snowmobiling.
Beautiful hike to amazing swimming lakes. Long (20mi) drive on forest road that eventually leads to the trailhead. From there about 1 mile in. Lots of elevation gain toward the end.
Deception Lakes
Beautiful hike to amazing swimming lakes. Long (20mi) drive on forest road that eventually leads to the trailhead. From there about 1 mile in. Lots of elevation gain toward the end.
Nicely built trail and beautiful old-growth trees along the creek. You'll constantly hear the rush of water, with some nice opportunities to get down and photograph the creek. Lake is beautiful.
Surprise Lake
Nicely built trail and beautiful old-growth trees along the creek. You'll constantly hear the rush of water, with some nice opportunities to get down and photograph the creek. Lake is beautiful.
8 Ziplines and 2 Suspension Bridges Zip from Ridge to Ridge up to 190' over Beaver Creek Valley
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Leavenworth ZipLines
19115 Chiwawa Loop Road8 Ziplines and 2 Suspension Bridges Zip from Ridge to Ridge up to 190' over Beaver Creek Valley
Day-hikers and backpackers alike visit Lake Dorothy, a very large and beautiful lake less than two miles from the trailhead.
Lake Dorothy Trailhead
Day-hikers and backpackers alike visit Lake Dorothy, a very large and beautiful lake less than two miles from the trailhead.
Food Scene
This fairly new cafe is my favorite food stop. Specializing in both Vietnamese and American fare. My favorite is the house made corned beef hash! Highly recommended.
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Wallace Falls Cafe
429 Croft AveThis fairly new cafe is my favorite food stop. Specializing in both Vietnamese and American fare. My favorite is the house made corned beef hash! Highly recommended.
50's themed restaurant with yummy burgers and shakes! Very kid friendly. And yes, they have a juke box.
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59er Diner Leavenworth/Lake Wenatchee
15361 US-250's themed restaurant with yummy burgers and shakes! Very kid friendly. And yes, they have a juke box.
Hands down our favorite burger spot. Make sure to stop in on your way up or down the mountain!
Zeke's Drive In
43918 U.S. 2Hands down our favorite burger spot. Make sure to stop in on your way up or down the mountain!
I would call this place more of a restaurant than a store. They have very few store products. Belly up to the cafe style bar for breakfast and listen to the local gossip!
Baring Store
63501 Stevens Pass HwyI would call this place more of a restaurant than a store. They have very few store products. Belly up to the cafe style bar for breakfast and listen to the local gossip!
The #1 restaurant for Gold Bar according to Yelp. Come here for Mexican food. I always get the carne asada :-)
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La Hacienda
101 9th StThe #1 restaurant for Gold Bar according to Yelp. Come here for Mexican food. I always get the carne asada :-)
A mining themed steakhouse and bar.
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Prospector's Steak & Ale
101 9th StA mining themed steakhouse and bar.
Pizza, calzones and stromboli you say? Yes, please!
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Rico's Pizza
40709 State Rte 2Pizza, calzones and stromboli you say? Yes, please!
Everything Else
Highly recommended obviously, but we may be partial ;-) Enjoy skiing/snowboarding in the winter and mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides and mountain top yoga in the summer. What's not to like?
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Stevens Pass
U.S. 2Highly recommended obviously, but we may be partial ;-) Enjoy skiing/snowboarding in the winter and mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides and mountain top yoga in the summer. What's not to like?
The rangers here are a wealth of information. Check in for fire conditions, trail maps and conditions and fishing rules & regulations for starters.
US Forest Service
74920 Stevens Pass HwyThe rangers here are a wealth of information. Check in for fire conditions, trail maps and conditions and fishing rules & regulations for starters.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cascadia Cafe has been serving home style food since 1922. They offer classic home style food with a little something for everyone. The Caboose Room Lounge serves up tasty cocktails.
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Cascadia Inn
210 E Railroad AveThe Cascadia Cafe has been serving home style food since 1922. They offer classic home style food with a little something for everyone. The Caboose Room Lounge serves up tasty cocktails.
Craft beer. What else do ya need?
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Mt. Index Brewery & Distillery
49315 US-2Craft beer. What else do ya need?
Shopping
For long term stays, have your mail addressed to the cabin and the post office will hold it for you. 76141 NE 122ND ST, SKYKOMISH, WA 98288
US Post Office
For long term stays, have your mail addressed to the cabin and the post office will hold it for you. 76141 NE 122ND ST, SKYKOMISH, WA 98288
Staying long term? Need to catch up on your laundry? Well, this the closest place :-)
Sultan Laundry Center
30219 US-2Staying long term? Need to catch up on your laundry? Well, this the closest place :-)
We love this place! Beautiful drive, nice people and cool stuff!
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Plain Hardware
18636 Beaver Valley RdWe love this place! Beautiful drive, nice people and cool stuff!
Essentials
The deli makes the best reubens, breakfast burritos and coffee!! They also have liquor in addition to sundries, some grocery items, games, etc.
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Sky Deli & Pizza
148 5th St NThe deli makes the best reubens, breakfast burritos and coffee!! They also have liquor in addition to sundries, some grocery items, games, etc.
Closest gas to Tye Haus. Also a small grocery store with a little bit of everything including firewood.
Sky Gas & Grocery
147 5th St NClosest gas to Tye Haus. Also a small grocery store with a little bit of everything including firewood.
This is the closest full grocery store to the cabin. It's about a 30 minute drive from Tye Haus. They have firewood.
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Gold Bar Family Grocer
1111 Croft AveThis is the closest full grocery store to the cabin. It's about a 30 minute drive from Tye Haus. They have firewood.
Entertainment & Activities
These guys offer gold panning classes which are fun for both adults and kids. They also have fishing tackle.
Prospectors Plus
121 Croft AveThese guys offer gold panning classes which are fun for both adults and kids. They also have fishing tackle.
We have an annual pass here. Definitely worth a stop. They have snake handling every hour on the hour for kids. They are also home to the top 10 deadliest snakes in the world. And, they have a croc.
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Zoológico de Reptiles
22715 US-2We have an annual pass here. Definitely worth a stop. They have snake handling every hour on the hour for kids. They are also home to the top 10 deadliest snakes in the world. And, they have a croc.