Day Hike - North Bend Ranger Station

We will meet at the Snoqualmie Ranger District - North Bend Office at 9:00am to buy the required Christmas tree permits and be directed to the appropriate location(s) for tree harvesting by the rangers.

The ranger station's address is:
902 SE North Bend Way, Bldg 1
North Bend, WA 98045

Operating Hours: current hours

Phone Number: (425) 888-1421

Driving Directions:
Drive I-90 to Exit 32. Turn north at end of exit ramp. Turn left at "T" intersection on North Bend Way. In approximately one mile, the Ranger Station is on your right.

Please note: We will not hike a full route; we will simply wander a bit in order to locate Christmas trees and to avoid cutting down too many trees in one spot. Bringing work gloves, a tarp, a small shovel, and a saw are strongly recommended.

The Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest allows the harvesting of a Christmas tree; some restrictions apply and everyone\every family who would like to cut a Christmas tree must purchase a $10 permit in advance.

Leader plans on bringing a folding camp table plus a stove for making hot cider. Bring a mug!

• Every Kid in a Park pass holders can receive a free Christmas tree permit at the ranger stations by presenting an Every Kid in a Park pass or valid paper voucher printed from the Every Kid in a Park website, which is everykidinapark.gov
• Here is the map that the US Forest Service has published about where cutting a tree is allowed:
  https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd602871.pdf

  And here's their general information about harvesting a Christmas tree for this winter season:
  

  https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd602936.pdf
  
• You can also purchase your Christmas tree permit at these two REI stores: 

  Seattle REI
  Outdoor Recreation Information Center
  222 Yale Ave. N.
  Seattle, WA

  REI Alderwood Store
  3000 184th St. SW Lynnwood, WA