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Recreation Region: Skykomish Ranger District

Lake Serene Trailhead

Provides access to: Lake Serene Trail 1068 and Bridal Veil Falls. Lake Serene Trailhead is adjacent to and connected to the Cable Drop Boat Launch by a short pathway. 

While the parking lot is quite large, Lake Serene Trailhead is one of the busiest and most accessible trails on the Skykomish Ranger District and parking can be difficult to find on the weekends. Please consider visiting Lake Serene on a weekday. 

General Information

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. 

Please respect No Parking signs and avoid parking on the side of the road. 

No camping or campfires allowed within 1/4 mile of Lake Serene.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

$5/vehicle/day

Ranger Station sign and American flag in front of the office.

Address: 74920 NE Stevens Pass Hwy Skykomish, WA 98288
Phone: (360) 677-2414
Hours: Open Wed-Fri 9 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.80930556

Longitude: -121.5736389

Directions

From Skykomish, WA take US Highway 2 (Stevens Pass Highway) east to mile marker 35.2, just west of the turnoff to the town of Index. Turn south onto Mt. Index Road. Drive 0.3 miles, bear right. Continue 600 feet to parking area on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 15th, 2025