Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lakes
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Autumn colors are visible at the lake
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Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Snoqualmie Region
updated 1 week ago
The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River trail is in generally good condition, with no snow reported as of October 31. Recent reports highlight abundant colorful mushrooms and fungi throughout the trail system, particularly noted on October 24 and October 15. Significant trail re-routing and work has occurred, creating smoother and wider paths, with signage directing hikers to the new alignments, as observed on October 15 and September 18. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles according to most recent reports from October 31, though one report from October 12 mentioned the final 6 miles to Dingford Trailhead being rough and recommended high clearance. Minor obstacles like a few down trees are present, but generally easy to navigate, though some sections off the main trail can become overgrown, September 26.
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What hikers ask about Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
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The road to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River trailhead is generally reported as suitable for all vehicles, with recent reports from October 31 and October 24 indicating no issues. However, one report from October 12 noted the final 6 miles to the Dingford Trailhead were rough but appeared to have had some dips filled in, recommending high clearance vehicles.
Yes, there have been extensive trail re-routes and work parties throughout the reporting period. Reports from October 15 and September 18 detail new alignments that are wider and smoother, with signage in place. These efforts have improved sections previously impacted by landslides or difficult terrain.
The main Middle Fork trail is largely clear of significant obstacles. Reports from October 27 and October 15 indicate zero or very few blowdowns. Stream crossings are generally easy to navigate, with most being bridged or shallow enough to step across, as noted on October 12.
Crowds vary, but the trail remains popular. Weekdays generally offer more solitude, with reports from October 24 and October 15 mentioning feeling like they had the trail to themselves. Weekends can see more traffic, including hikers, trail runners, and cyclists, as noted on October 31 and October 21.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Hiked out to our favorite spot on the river for lunch. This is about 4m in, just a ways past the second River Access sign. It's a short path right down to rocks. Late summer into about now is best as ...
Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
My oh my, mud and mushrooms!11 of us enjoyed solitude on the trail to Dingford Bridge today and saw nobody until we were about to finish, within 2 minutes of the first/final bridge. We started at 8:05...
Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
A real mushroom march today. Saw so many colorful and interesting varieties that I couldn’t help but stop to take pictures. The trail was dry and in amazing shape. Saw a few other groups out there but...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Middle Fork trailhead to Cripple Creek, then unmaintained trail to Tin Cup Joe Falls and further up to Derrick Lake.The Middle Fork trail is in great shape and others have written enough about it, so ...
Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
What a lovely trail! Parking was easy at 9:45 on a weekday. Though it was filling up when I got back to my car around 1:15—there were a lot of cyclists. The trail was well maintained, well signed, and...
Recent3 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Thanks to trail work and dry weather, the trail is in great shape. Colorful mushrooms kept our group of Mountaineers pausing for photos. For much of this weekday hike we had the trail to ourselves.Thi...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Wright Mountain, from the "wrong" (Middle Fork) side.Road Conditions.The Middle Fork Rd was nice and smooth (watch out for two very short one-lane sections), and the final 6 miles to the Dingford Trai...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Our group of five men met at 10 am in the large lot. Privy stops suggested at Camp Brown 1/2 mile before as the MF parking lot one was bad. Incidentally the Oxbow Loop privy’s are CLOSED for the winte...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Starting at the Dingford Creek trailhead, ran up the Middle Fork trail to Burntboot Creek, Goldmyer, and continued on the Middle Fork trail until it meets up with the road just before the end of the r...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
We arrived at the trailhead at noon and there was plenty of parking. The outhouse had no toilet paper and could use some love.We saw a tree fall just off the trail when there wasn't any wind. Must've ...