Garfield Ledges
Snoqualmie Region
As of June 24, 2026, Garfield Ledges is in excellent condition, with no snow reported. The trail is well-maintained, featuring a series of wooden steps, though some hikers note they can be tall without handrails. The Middle Fork Road leading to the trailhead is described as improved and no longer the "potholey holy mess" of years past. Parking is generally plentiful, even on busy weekends. Wildflowers were noted in bloom as of April 12th. The trailhead facilities, including portapotties, are open and stocked. A Discover Pass is required for parking.
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Conditions at a Glance
Trail
Trail in good condition
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Snow
Snow free
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Road
Road rough but passable
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Bugs
No bugs
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Sources
Really nice hike. We did it with a 10 month old in the backpack. Good view at the end.
I've not offered many trip reports since I had my knee replaced last July. While it is nearly a year I'm carefully and slowly getting out there again. A few weeks back I did Heybrook Lookout and tod...
Following my CHS-1 group's turn-around on our Otter and Big Creek Falls hike and my solo scouting trip up part of Quartz Creek, I took advantage of the sunbreaks and added one more little jaunt, 1.9 m...
This is a good early season hike. Short and steep enough. I think stairs have been added since we first did this hike. As we are in our " high 80's" we are not happy to find these. As usual the steps ...
Trail was in great condition! Although short, definitely got my heart pumping a bit on the way up. Went over the busy Mother’s Day weekend and got to the trailhead around 9am. Plenty of parking was av...
Hike was a delight! The humidity definitely made itself known, especially on the way up. The view was great, and the trek back down featured a lovely breeze. Our group popped by the river afterwards a...
The trail was in great shape! The river was a beautiful roaring stream with clear cold glacial Waters. Went with my wife and a friend who aren't as into hiking and they had no problem with the trail i...
The trail is in great shape. We got this in before the rain came in. I kicked away several dozen loose rocks. No downed branches or trees. The trail appears to be well cared for.
If you don't have medium to high clearance I recommend parking at middle fork trailhead and hiking the middle fork connector trail up to garfield ledges. I did get through the potholes but they were m...
We hiked Garfield Ledge on a cool, crisp winter day. We’re working on becoming more fit so we loved this hike as it was challenging but not so hard. The view at the top was a great reward for the hike...
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