Centrally located on Snoqualmie Pass, Silver Peak can be seen from both sides of I90 and can be climbed from 3 directions. On the Summit of Silver MountainMake your way up from Mirror Lake, Annette Lake or do the loop between Mount Catherine as we are on this trip. Follow along the stream to a small lake before climbing a rugged trail to meet the Pacific Crest trail and views of the side of Silver Peak. Along the way pass by the tarns below Tinkham Peak. Keep your eyes out for a sharp left turn (marked by rock cairns not a labeled sign). Climb the steep and rocky scramble in places passing by the trails to Abeal peak. Follow the switchbacks onto the rocky slopes of Silver Peak cresting above Annete lake and winding it’s way to the top. I was greeted by swarms of flying ants, didn’t stay on the summit for long. Down below see I90 wrapping around and the upper flanks of Nordic ski trails directly below the steep northeast face.
