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CHS 2 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 2 Hike - Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph). Just outside North Bend, this gem is an "out and back" hike along a wild and beautiful section of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail.

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Julie Cauthorn
Julie Cauthorn
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph

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. 

By the river and into the forest, this gorgeous hike with a thousand shades of green is one of my favorites.  More information will be emailed to registered participants. 

Route/Place

Middle Fork Snoqualmie River


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    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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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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