Marten Lake Trail #1006Marten Lake Trail #1006via Snoqualmie Lake Trail #1002 Highlights: Mountain views, Old Growth Forest, Lakes and Meadows Distance: 1.3 miles on Trail #1006 and3.0 miles on Trail #1002 Beginning Elevation : 1100 feet Ending Elevation: 3100 feet Difficulty level: More Difficult Map(s): Green Trails #174, 175 Visitor Use: Low SUMMARY: The Marten Lake Trail is an unmaintained fisherman's access trail. The trail climbs steeply through old growth forest until it levels out and offers views of surrounding mountains. The route is extremely brushy and very steep. Because of the heavy brush, this trail can be difficult to find and is not recommended for the inexperienced hiker.
TRAILHEAD ACCESS:I-90 to exit #34. Turn north toward 468th Avenue. In 0.6 mile turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road #56. Drive for 12.0 miles to the junction after the bridge crossing. Continue on the left fork to Road #5640 and in another 0.4 mile park at the gate. Hike Snoqualmie Lake Trail #1002 for 3.0 miles to the junction and take the left fork to the Marten Lake Trailhead (about 150 feet before the Marten Creek bridge crossing). 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 TRAIL REVIEW submit your review 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.
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