Rattlesnake Ledge
5 days ago
Fall colors are fading, lake is low
9 this month · 234 reports
Middle Fork Connector Trail
Snoqualmie Region
updated 3 weeks ago
The Middle Fork Connector trail is currently in excellent condition, reported as dry and free of snow as of October 16, 2026. There are no bug reports as of the same date. The road access is suitable for all vehicles. Minor obstacles are present on the trail but pose few problems to hikers. This trail offers great views looking out over the Taylor River towards Garfield Mountain and is mostly flat.
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The trail is reported as dry and free of snow as of October 16, 2026. Minor obstacles are present but pose few problems to hikers.
No bugs were reported on October 16, 2026. No wildlife sightings were mentioned in the available reports.
The road is suitable for all vehicles as of October 16, 2026.
The trail offers great views looking out over the Taylor River towards Garfield Mountain, and is mostly flat as of October 16, 2026.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I wanted a mellower hike today, so I hit several of the view hikes off of the Middle Fork trailhead.First up was Stegosaurus Butte. The trail is still dry, so it's a great time to do this one before i...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
We arrived at the Middle Fork parking area around 1 PM on a beautiful Friday afternoon and there were several parking spots available. Privies are available and they are in good shape. A NW Forest Pas...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Trail is in great condition. Any fallen trees have been cleared. The toilet at the Middle Fork Trailhead is clean and stocked with toilet paper.
Older8 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
A happy surprise: I encountered workers grading out all those extremely deep potholes just over the Taylor River Bridge near the Garfield Ledges trailhead!Fortunately I had parked in the Middle Fork T...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
A friend, my son, and I hiked toGarfield Ledgesfrom the Middle Fork Trailhead via the Middle Fork Connector Trail on a sunny but chilly day, with temperatures in the high 30s.We arrived at the Middle ...
Older9 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Hiked from Middle Fork Trailhead parking via the Connector Trail up to Garfield Ledges. Very few people out - might be due to a certain event. Saw a total of 7 people on the trail. Views from the t...
Older9 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I haven't hiked much recently so picked this one for our last "spring day", as it has just enough elevation to make you feel you accomplished something! We parked at the large middle fork parking lot...
Older9 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Our group of senior hikers began our trip on the CCC Trail from the Middle Fork/Gateway Bridge parking lot. We hiked the trail past the campground where a young rock climber came by us who was going u...
Older11 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I added this on after Oxbow Loop, since I love all the gorgeous trees and moss along the trail, as well as the river access. There were also some cool mushrooms out today.I parked in the large paved M...
Older11 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
With both of us having the day off, my boyfriend and I embarked on a Thanksgiving-day hike. Just the drive into the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Forest is beautiful, with river views and tall peaks around e...