Asahel Curtis Nature Trail #1023

Asahel Curtis Nature Trail #1023

Highlights: Mountain views, Old Growth forest, creek

Distance: 1.3 mile loop

Beginning Elevation : 1900 feet

Ending Elevation: 1900 feet

Difficulty level: Easy

Map(s): Green Trails #207

Visitor Use: Heavy

SUMMARY:

The nature trail is a short, easy walk through one of the last remaining stands of old growth in the Snoqualmie Valley. The trail crosses Humpback Creek several times before rising gently into a grove of mature Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar. A large variety of other wildflowers abound on the forest floor. This is an excellent walk for families with young children as well as for older people.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and then turn left on Road #55 and drive 0.5 mile to the large parking lot on the right. The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot next to Humpback Creek.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Spring/Summer/Fall

AREA

I-90 Snoqualmie Pass

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

North Bend Office42404 SE North Bend WayNorth Bend, WA 98045 Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm (425) 888-1421

Enumclaw Office450 Roosevelt Ave. E.Enumclaw, WA 98022 Open Monday - Friday8 am - 4:30 pm (360) 825-6585

Snoqualmie PassVisitor Center Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekendFriday - Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm (425) 434-6111

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Notice: Hiking in the backcountry can be dangerous. Information on this website comes from a variety of sources. You have to be responsible for using good common sense and researching trails carefully. Things change constantly in the outdoors. Use caution while hiking so you can enjoy it safely. Don't get in over your head. A call to the ranger station and avalanche hotline(winter) are highly recommended. Bring the ten essentials and make sure someone knows where you are going and expect to be back.