Middle Fork Trail #1003

Highlights: Mountain views, Forest, River

Distance: 14 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 1000 feet

Ending Elevation: 2800 feet

Difficulty level: Easy

Map(s): Green Trails #174, 175, 207

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

The trail starts at the Gateway Bridge crossing the middle fork of the Snoqualmie River. Turn upstream, walking between the river and overhanging cliffs. At 0.75 mile the trail climbs away from the river and passes under Stegosaurus Butte. Another mile on, the trail follows the old logging railroad grade used by pioneers. At 3.0 miles the trail descends again to river level. There are several campsites along the trail as well as junctions with other marked trails, such as the Rock Creek and the Dingford Creek Trails.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:Exit #34 from I-90. Drive north on 468th Avenue. In 0.6 mile turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road #56. The large and well-marked Middle Fork trailhead parking lot is on the right side of the road in 11.5 miles. The south end of the lot is intended for stock users; hiker access is from the north end of the lot, straight ahead when entering the lot.

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

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.