Bandera Mountain, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
#20 among attractions in Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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Facts and practical information
Bandera Mountain is a mountain located near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The mountain is accessible by the Mason Lake Trail, which is located off I-90 at Exit 45 on Forest Road 9031. ()
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Bandera Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Alpental, Franklin Falls, Weeks Falls, Granite Mountain.
5.1 miEWinter sport, Ski areaAlpental, Snoqualmie Pass
132 min walk • Alpental, named after the German word for alpine valley, is both a valley in eastern King County, Washington, United States and a ski area in the valley. The valley is about 50 miles east of Seattle, Washington and is north of Snoqualmie Pass, in the Washington Cascades.
5 miENature, Natural attraction, Scenic walking areasFranklin Falls, Snoqualmie Pass
127 min walk • Franklin Falls is a waterfall on the South fork of the Snoqualmie River, the first of three major waterfalls on the South Fork Snoqualmie River.
5.3 miWNature, Natural attraction, WaterfallWeeks Falls, Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest
135 min walk • Weeks Falls is a waterfall on the South fork of the Snoqualmie River, located just south of Interstate 90 at exit 38. The falls are at the end of the road that goes past the Olallie State Park ranger headquarters.
2.7 miENature, Natural attraction, MountainGranite Mountain, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
69 min walk • Granite Mountain is a tall peak in the Cascade Range in King County, Washington 16 miles east of North Bend. A fire lookout on the summit can be reached by trail. The fire lookout was first constructed in 1924 and was then rebuilt 31 years later. It is still maintained by volunteers June through September each year.
4 miNENature, Natural attraction, LakeMelakwa Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
103 min walk • Melakwa Lake is a lake in King County, Washington. The name Melakwa comes from a Chinook term for "mosquito". It is located along the Pratt River just below the river's true source.
4 miWNature, Natural attraction, MountainMcClellan Butte, Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest
102 min walk • McClellan Butte is a prominent peak in the Cascade Range in King County, Washington 11 miles east of North Bend. The McClellan Butte hiking trail is a difficult trail known as an alternative to Mount Si's crowded trail.
5.3 miNENature, Natural attraction, LakeSnow Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
134 min walk • Snow Lake is located in King County, Washington. The lake is the "most visited lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness." The lake is also stocked with rainbow trout for fishing.
5.7 miWState park, ParkOlallie State Park, North Bend
146 min walk • Olallie State Park is a public recreation area featuring multiple waterfalls located five miles southeast of North Bend, Washington. The state park spans a 3.5-mile stretch along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River. The most prominent feature of the park is 135-foot-high Twin Falls.
4.7 miENature, Natural attraction, MountainDenny Mountain, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
120 min walk • Denny Mountain is summit near Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state. The Alpental ski area is located on the mountain's eastern flank. The mountain is named after Arthur A.
4.1 miNENature, Natural attraction, LakeUpper Melakwa Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
105 min walk • Upper Melakwa Lake is a tiny lake located in King County in Washington. It is the source of the Pratt River. The lake is located a short distance upstream from Melakwa Lake.
6 miSENature, Natural attraction, MountainMount Catherine, Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest
153 min walk • Mount Catherine is a mountain peak in the Cascade Range in Washington state located near Snoqualmie Pass and Keechelus Lake. It is accessible via Forest Road 9070 except in winter.