Glacier Peak
Glacier Peak or Dakobed (known in the Sauk-Suiattle dialect of the Lushootseed language as "Tda-ko-buh-ba" or "Takobia") is a stratovolcano in the U.S state of Washington. Visitors find it 25 mi southeast of Darrington. Highs of 67–78°F make May to September the mildest time to go.
A mountain, 25 mi southeast of Darrington
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Index, 29 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Seattle
Seattle is about 67 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Here are the months at Glacier Peak, with their weather.
Glacier Peak
Glacier Peak or Dakobed (known in the Sauk-Suiattle dialect of the Lushootseed language as "Tda-ko-buh-ba" or "Takobia") is a stratovolcano in the U.S state of Washington. Located in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest, the volcano is visible from the west in Seattle, and from the north in the higher areas of eastern suburbs of Vancouver such as Coquitlam, New Westminster and Port Coquitlam. The volcano is the fourth tallest peak in Washington state and the most isolated volcano of the Cascade Volcanic Arc.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 10,541 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 26K a year
Lodging near Glacier Peak
Rooms are nearest in Skykomish (9) and Index (5), and Leavenworth has the most rooms in the area (76).
Skykomish
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
157 people · 54% vacation homes
30 mi south of Glacier Peak
Leavenworth
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
3,373 people
41 mi southeast of Glacier Peak
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Glacier Peak | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skykomish 54% vacation homes | 30 mi south | 45 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 157 | $408K |
| Index 20% vacation homes | 29 mi southwest | 45 min | 5 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 165 | $580K |
| Baring 59% vacation homes | 29 mi southwest | 45 min | 5 5 lodges & cabins | 177 | $617K |
| Darrington | 25 mi northwest | 35 min | 3 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,500 | $419K |
| Verlot | 30 mi west | 45 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 224 | $336K |
| Swede Heaven 27% vacation homes | 30 mi northwest | 45 min | 1 1 hotel | 746 | $436K |
| Leavenworth | 41 mi southeast | 1 hr | 76 29 hotels · 1 motel · 21 inns & B&Bs · 23 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,373 | $617K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Glacier Peak
A wider trip can take in these, within 67 miles.
Big draw67 mi LookoutSpace Needle
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaClimate Pledge Arena
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaLumen Field
Big draw56 mi MountainMount Baker
127 mi National ParkNorth Cascades National Park47K visitors a year
67 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Park
67 mi Ancient siteSeattle Underground
64 mi Stadium & arenaHusky StadiumPhoto credits
Space Needle: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Climate Pledge Arena: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lumen Field: "Smart Destinations", GoSeattleCard.com, and Go Seattle Card Blog, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mount Baker: Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY 2.5 · North Cascades National Park: Daniel Hershman, CC BY 2.0 · T-Mobile Park: MyName (Cacophony), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Seattle Underground: Mark Hursh, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Husky Stadium: Atomic Taco, CC BY-SA 2.0
Glacier Peak: what to know
What town is Glacier Peak near?
Darrington, WA, about 25 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Glacier Peak?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–78°.
How far is Glacier Peak from Seattle?
About 67 miles southwest of Seattle, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Glacier Peak?
Seattle Paine Field (PAE), about 56 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 72 miles.
Where should I stay near Glacier Peak?
Leavenworth (41 mi, 76 places to stay), Skykomish (30 mi, 9 places to stay) and Index (29 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Darrington
There are no tips yet, so start one in Darrington’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.