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Seattle Junior MAC Hike

Youth activity: Junior MAC

Seattle Junior MAC Hike - Middle Fork Snoqualmie River

Our hike along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie starts at the Middle Fork Trailhead. Cross the bridge over the river and follow the trail along river, through the woods, past the 2,000-foot tall, granite Stegosaurus Butte, along an old railroad bed and back down to the river's edge at the 3 mile mark. We will continue 2 more miles to reach a spectacular bridge and creek with a stunning view of Cripple Creek Falls. The hike is approximately 10 miles round trip with 300 feet elevation gain.

Contacts

Stephanie Gilbert
Stephanie Gilbert
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft
  • Pace: 2.0mph

Jr MACers and chaperones will meet at the trailhead at 9:00am.

Driving directions: From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 34. 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. Cross the river on the impressively large metal and wood footbridge.

Parking Pass: NW Forest pass required.

Brief description: While many river hikes spend most of the time shrouded in trees, this hike along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River opens up to good views of Mount Garfield and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness along the way. This is a gently graded trail with modest elevation gain, and a total distance of approximately 10 miles. Hiking time should be 5-6 hours, depending on pace of group. 

Jr. MACers will spend the day hiking!

Trip Sheet: here.

Carpool sign up: here.

Guests: If spots are still available one week prior to the trip, email stephanie.gilbert@gmail.com to request a friend or sibling join in on the fun.

Route/Place

Middle Fork Snoqualmie River


  • 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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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Hiking boots
  • Warm clothes and extra synthetic layers
  • Waterproof shell
  • Water (at least two liters)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Lunch
  • Day Pack
  • 10 Essentials
  • Camera (optional)
  • Extra clothing for the ride back (optional)

If you'd like to borrow gear, please submit your request to the gear library.

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