Trip
Day Hike - Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Tuesdays with Court continues with this gem, a repeat of 11/4 scouting BOTH campgrounds as far as the Dingford Creek bridge.
Contacts
- Tue, Jan 20, 2026
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Moderate
- Challenging
- Mileage: 13.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 1,100 ft
- Pace: 2.2 mph
- 9 (10 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Mon, Dec 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM
- Sun, Jan 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
The 11/3 trip was such a success I want to lead this again! Be prepared for a very wet trail - shorty gaiters and poles recommended, especially for the stream crossing. Microspikes are also a good idea in case we get frosty or snowy conditions.
Leader is a birder and photographer so expect a few short sensory pauses especially along the river. We'll do this in 3-mile stints with bio/snack/stretch breaks every 75-90 minutes. The goal is to keep everyone moving so nobody gets cold. Keep your summer conditioning sharp so you don't have as hard a time rebuilding come spring!
Meet at the trailhead at 7:15 AM (bring a headlamp) booted and ready for intros and stretches so we can walk at 7:30 AM. Carpool information will follow in Hello Hiker. "Challenging" is due to distance not pace. Trail is very gentle grade and we'll keep a conversational pace.
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
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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) - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes