Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Snoqualmie Region
As of August 1, 2026, the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail is in excellent condition for hiking. Recent reports from late July indicate minimal blowdowns (only two noted), and the trail is mostly clear. Parking at the Middle Fork TH is generally available, though a NW Forest Pass is required.
While generally well-maintained, some reports from mid-May and June mention a few blowdowns that require stepping over or around, particularly near Cripple Creek and in sections around 5 miles in. One report from May 16 noted a washed-out creek crossing at 2.5 miles requiring wading. Bear sightings have been reported as of early July, so bear awareness is advised. Berries are ripening, and ferns are lush.
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Kicked off #HikeaThon 2026 with a lovely Friday trip. 12 of us from the Seattle Mountaineers CHS-1 (Conditioning Hiking Series) program enjoyed PERFECT conditions hiking from Middle Fork TH to Dingfor...
Such a wonderful trail that follows the river and boasts gorgeous mountain views that pop out occasionally as your walk through the forests filled with towering evergreens. We did a one night backpack...
Got to the trailhead at 9 am, the lot was almost empty. Went upstream for 3.5 miles and came back. Stopped for a snack and hydration break with a good view of the mountains on the north side of the r...
Bear spotted ~500ft from bridge eating berries, spotted a total of 7 separate times from 9:30-2 by various hikers, later growled at someone on Pratt River trail, definitely be bear aware in the area
The river looked very pretty today. I appreciated the cooler weather while working with WTA on a new section of trail. Nice, quiet, easy hike, and another great team of volunteers.
Arrived at the large parking lot around 9:30am. Was easy to find a spot. The start of the trail goes along the river, which creates a very comfortable cool breeze. We were all impressed by all the (ve...
Fantastic trail! The trail was mostly dry with some water on the trail about 2.5 miles in. There was one blow down that we had to cross but it wasn't bad. NOTE: we only had time to go about 3 miles in...
Exact route of my above trip report
We did 3.75 miles up the trail (7.5 round trip), after a close study of GreenTrails map 174sx, and are baffled by the “Hard” rating of this hike. The elevation gains we saw were all quite short, and t...
Completed this hike as an out-and-back from the Middle Fork Trailhead with my two daughters. Our GPS tracked approximately 12.2 miles round trip.A few things I wish I had known before starting:First, ...
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