Can you swim at Gold Creek Pond?

Signs still warn people not to fish or swim in the pond, so despite it’s clarity, there is probably a fair amount of poison swirling about. There are still a few wildflowers, but they are certainly past their prime. And despite how easy it is to access this trail, there are very few people.

Is Gold Creek Sno Park open?

Special Events: Sno-Park is open to all visitors during special events.

Where is Gold Creek Pond located?

Snoqualmie Pass
Gold Creek Pond Loop is a 1.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington that features a lake and is good for all skill levels.

How do you get married at Gold Creek Pond?

Gold Creek Pond Wedding Permit You do not need a special permit to hold a wedding at Gold Creek Pond. However, since Gold Creek Pond is within the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, you will need a parking pass. It’s also known as the Gold Creek Pond Trail. You can pay for your parking permit at the trailhead.

Where is Gold Creek Washington?

Gold Creek is a creek in Stevens County, Washington. Gold Creek flows into Sheep Creek, a tributary of the Columbia. The Gold Creek Basin is located around Gold Creek.

Do you need a permit to get married at Gold Creek Pond?

You do not need a special permit to hold a wedding at Gold Creek Pond. However, since Gold Creek Pond is within the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, you will need a parking pass. It’s also known as the Gold Creek Pond Trail. You can pay for your parking permit at the trailhead.

Do you need a pass to hike the Gold Creek basin?

Photo by Mytho-man. In winter, this hike is known as the Lower Gold Creek Basin Snowshoe, find pass requirements here for that route. Gold Creek Pond is an ADA-accessible paved loop hike around a picturesque mountain pond atop Snoqualmie Pass.

How do I get to Gold Creek Sno-Park?

A few hundred feet north of the highway interchange, turn right into Gold Creek Sno-Park, which follows Forest Road 4832 and drive east parallel to the freeway for 1 mile. Forest Road 142 accesses the Gold Creek Pond trailhead, but is not plowed in winter.

Is the lower Gold Creek basin dangerous?

The Lower Gold Creek Basin narrows to a tight valley where avalanches are prone, so be confident in your risk evaluation before heading too far back. WTA Pro Tip: For another trip to consider if you’ve never put on snowshoes, try the ranger-led walks from Snoqualmie Pass.

Is Gold Creek Pond Ada-friendly?

Gold Creek Pond is a ADA-accessible as well as stroller-friendly. Photo by Mytho-man. In winter, this hike is known as the Lower Gold Creek Basin Snowshoe, find pass requirements here for that route. Gold Creek Pond is an ADA-accessible paved loop hike around a picturesque mountain pond atop Snoqualmie Pass.