Snoqualmie Lake Trail #1002

Snoqualmie Lake Trail #1002

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

Distance: 10 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 1200 feet

Ending Elevation: 3800 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails # 174, 175

Visitor Use: Low

SUMMARY:

This trail crosses Marten Creek Bridge, passes numerous waterfalls and climbs through old growth forest before arriving at Snoqualmie Lake, one of the largest in the area. The trail continues for another two miles, climbing to Deer and Bear Lakes. All three lakes offer fishing, swimming, and nice views. You may also make connections with other trails going beyond the district boundary. It is a ten mile hike from the parking lot at the Taylor River to the end of the Snoqualmie Lake Trail above Bear Lake.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:I-90 to exit 34. Turn north on Edgewick Road. 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. Continue on the left fork to the Taylor River Road #5620. In another 0.4 mile, park at the gate. The trailhead is beyond the gate, across the Taylor River Bridge.

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.