Trip

Day Hike - Snoqualmie Lake

Mountain bike/hike combo to Snoqualmie Lake to check out fall colors. If the forecast holds, we will have sunshine. We will stop by Otter Falls on the return if time allows.

Wed, Oct 15, 2025
Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 17.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
High Point Elevation: 3,200 ft
Pace: moderate

Availability: 7 (7 capacity)
Registration Open: Sat, Oct 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Registration Closed: Mon, Oct 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Leader's notes

We will mountain bike to Big Creek Falls, 5 miles and 500' gain, then hike to Snoqualmie Lake, about 3.5 miles and 1500' gain each way.

The former Taylor River Road is loose and rocky in places. A high skill level on a bike is not required, but this should not be your first time on a mountain bike. Recommend a bike with at least 1 3/4" tires and front suspension.

Meeting place and time

8 a.m. I-90 Exit 34 North Bend

Route/Place

Taylor River

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Mt Si No. 174
Green Trails Skykomish No. 175
Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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