Hiking in Washington is an experience like no other. But this is a state that experiences all four seasons to the fullest, so the majority of our trails are definitely seasonal. Luckily, we’ve got a few gorgeous trails that are fantastic in any season, and some of them are great for all skill levels. Gold Creek Pond Loop is a perfect example.
Gold Creek Pond Loop is located in the Snoqualmie Pass area
Aaron Hoy / alltrails.com To reach it, just take Exit 54 off I-90 and head north. You’ll follow a narrow paved road, FR 4832, until you turn left on Gold Creek Road.
The loop is a nice, easy, 1.2-mile long trek that takes you through some stunning scenery.
Tracey Brown / alltrails.com It’s also ADA accessible, which is wonderful.
The loop takes you around a picturesque pond that looks like it has been around for decades.
Eduardo Rojas / alltrails.com In fact, in the 1970s and early 1980s, this was a gravel pit created and used for building I-90. It’s hard to believe that this gorgeous place was once a gravel pit, but a lot of effort was made to convert it into the beautiful pond it is today.
As you can imagine, this hike is absolutely breathtaking in the summertime …
Meghan Saylor / alltrails.com
… but it’s equally as enchanting in the winter.
TW / alltrails.com In fact, this is one of Washington’s most popular winter hikes because it’s so accessible.
Most hikers do the loop counter clockwise, but there’s really no wrong way to do it.
Hannah Spicer / alltrails.com Of course, if you want the trail to yourself, you should go on a week day and start early. There’s really no such thing as the “off season” here.
If you’ve got a case of cabin fever or you’re on a road trip and you need to stretch your legs, try the Gold Creek Pond Loop.
Brenda Mata-Diaz / alltrails.com You’ll never guess you’re mere minutes from I-90.
Doesn’t this loop look incredible? You’ll find plenty of gems here in Washington that are under five miles, like these.
Aaron Hoy / alltrails.com
To reach it, just take Exit 54 off I-90 and head north. You’ll follow a narrow paved road, FR 4832, until you turn left on Gold Creek Road.
Tracey Brown / alltrails.com
It’s also ADA accessible, which is wonderful.
Eduardo Rojas / alltrails.com
In fact, in the 1970s and early 1980s, this was a gravel pit created and used for building I-90. It’s hard to believe that this gorgeous place was once a gravel pit, but a lot of effort was made to convert it into the beautiful pond it is today.
Meghan Saylor / alltrails.com
TW / alltrails.com
In fact, this is one of Washington’s most popular winter hikes because it’s so accessible.
Hannah Spicer / alltrails.com
Of course, if you want the trail to yourself, you should go on a week day and start early. There’s really no such thing as the “off season” here.
Brenda Mata-Diaz / alltrails.com
You’ll never guess you’re mere minutes from I-90.
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Address: Gold Creek Pond Trail, Washington 98068, USA
