Dutch Miller Gap Trail #1030

Dutch Miller Gap Trail #1030

Highlights: Mountain views, meadows, lakes, river

Distance: 7.5 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 2800 feet

Ending Elevation: 5000 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #175, 176

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

Beginning at Hardscrabble Creek hikers travel through the Middle Fork Snoqulamie River valley going in and out of various forest types and meadows. There are open views of rockslides, waterfalls and jagged peaks. At 6.5 miles the trail junctions with Williams Lake, the headwaters of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and continues into the high, open meadows of Dutch Miller Gap.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:I-90 to exit #34. Follow 468th Avenue north. At 0.6 mile turn right onto the Middle Fork Road #56. Stay on Road #56 for 12.0 miles, at which point it veers to the right. Continue on Road #56 to the end of the road at the Dutch Miller Gap trailhead (another 12.5 miles).

The road is very rough and a high clearance vehicle is recommended.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: 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

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.