Trip

Day Hike - Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

Fri, May 6, 2022
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 12.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft
High Point Elevation: 1,100 ft
Pace: 2-3 mph

Availability: 3 (6 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

9am at the Middle Fork Trailhead, make introductions and then start the hike about 9:15am

Directions to the trailhead from Seattle: drive east on I-90 to exit 34 (Edgewick Road). Turn left (north) onto 468th Avenue and follow it to the junction with the Middle Fork Road (Forest Road 56). Turn right and continue up the Middle Fork Road (turning right at the fork) for 11.8 miles to the Middle Fork trailhead parking area on the right. Toilets available. Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required.

Leader's notes

This is a moderate hike into the forest and along and within the vicinity of the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River. Lot of lush, green vegetation this time of the year to enjoy.

Route/Place

Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Skykomish No. 175
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Green Trails Mt Si No. 174
Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
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