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Recreation Region: Skykomish Ranger District

West Fork Foss Lakes Trailhead

Current Conditions
Limited Access

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Alpine Lakes Wilderness self-issue permit is required for day and overnight use, obtained at the trailheads from May 15 to October 31. 
Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. 

Wilderness regulations apply within Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

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: 47.635

Longitude: -121.303333

Directions

From Skykomish travel east on Stevens Pass Highway (US-2) for almost 2 miles to Foss Road, just east of the Skykomish Ranger Station. Turn south onto Foss River Road (Forest Service road 68). Continue on Forest Service road 68 for approximately 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service road 6835 and continue 2.0 miles to the trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 20th, 2025