Rock Creek Trail #1013.1

Rock Creek Trail #1013.1via Middle Fork Trail #1003

Highlights: Mountain views, Old Growth Forest, creek and lake

Distance: 4.3 miles on Trail #1013.1 and 3.4 miles on Trail #1003 one-way

Beginning Elevation : 1600 feet

Ending Elevation: 4100 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails # 207

Visitor Use: Low

SUMMARY:

The trail switchbacks up through old growth forest on the north slope of Snoqualmie Mountain. Continuing on the trail it becomes rocky, the brush thick and the sidehills very steep. There are views of Mt. Garfield and a waterfall along the way. The trail intercepts the Snow Lake Trail #1013 and the lake is a short walk in either direction from the junction.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:I-90 to exit 34. Turn north on 468th Avenue. In 0.6 mile turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road #56. Stay on Road #56 for 12.2 miles just after the bridge crossing. At the junction turn right to continue on Road #56. In 1.0 mile Road #56 turns left. Continue for approximately 5 miles to the Dingford Creek trailhead (parking is on the right side).

Drop to the river, cross and hike upstream on the Middle Fork Trail #1003 for 3.4 miles to Rock Creek. At the junction just beyond the creek turn right, uphill, on Trail #1013.1, paralleling Rock Creek.

The Rock Creek Trail #1013.1 can also be accessed via the Snow Lake Trail #1013.

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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