Before you come
Plan your trip
Two valleys on opposite sides of Stevens Pass, and a lot of forest in between. Here is what to know before you drive up.
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Things to do
Hikes, waterfalls, train trestles, hot springs and where to eat, with drive times from the cabins.
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Getting here
Drive times, the road in, and what changes in winter.
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Stevens Pass
Fifteen minutes from the Skykomish cabins, on the western approach.
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Journal
Trail notes and places worth the drive, written from the valley.
Around the cabins
Outdoor photographer Andrew T. Kearns at Tye Haus
In spring 2017 outdoor photographer and YouTuber Andrew T. Kearns stayed at Tye Haus in Skykomish, Washington. This is the vlog he shared from his stay.
In search of serenity: hiking Lake Serene
Lake Serene is a 7.2-mile round trip with 2,000 feet of elevation gain, about 20 minutes from Tye Haus. A hard hike, 23 switchbacks, and Mt. Index reflected in the water at the top.
First stop: the Foss River train trestle
The Foss River train trestle is a short drive up Foss River Road from Tye Haus, just across from the cabin community entrance. Trains pass roughly once an hour. Driving directions included.
Skykomish and the national forest
Tye Haus and Sky Haus sit inside the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, four minutes from the town of Skykomish. Guests have access to the community river beach.