Oxbow Loop Trail
Snoqualmie Region
As of August 3rd, 2026, Oxbow Loop Trail is largely clear of obstacles, though hikers should be aware of hundreds of baby toads covering the path, requiring slow, careful steps. Mosquitoes are reported as "horrible and relentless" as of August 2nd and persist as of July 26th. Blackberries and thimbleberries are ripe.
Parking is generally available, with options at both the southern and northern trailheads. A restroom is available at the trailhead. Recent reports from May and June mention no significant obstacles.
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BEWARE (and be excited) there are hundreds of baby toads currently on this trail. The trail is passable as long as you take it slow and mind your step.Hiked this loop trail and went across the street ...
Baby toads! We must have literally walked by hundreds of dime-sized baby toads. Looking down, any dark rock in the gravel was probably a baby toad. It was honestly a little stressful worrying that we'...
Lovely in all seasons. Still an errant salmonberry or two on the bush, lots of thimbleberries. Also lots of mosquitoes!
What a lovely trail! I recently read an article about Oxbow Loop in a WTA magazine, and knew I had to check it out for myself as it's only about an hour away from me.I arrived at about 10am on a Satur...
Stopped by the Oxbow Loop trail on a sunny Monday morning to check on the status of the tadpoles that we observed back in mid-June. Indeed hundreds of them have already achieved frog status (toad st...
We had a few extra hours on this rainy day so took the pups for a short hike. It may be sort but in the rain, with no one else on trail in late June, it’s lovely. Ripe evergreen blackberries, thimble ...
This is a lovely spot for a short, rewarding hike. This time of year, the contrast between the fresh green and the reddish-brown moss is pronounced. Among the broad-leafed trees, there are also some r...
A really beautiful morning for a hike at Oxbow Lake! I wanted to show off the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley to some east coast family visiting, but my cousin was injured so we couldn't do anything wit...
Beautiful trail! There is a great lookout at the 2nd parking area and we did dip our feet in the river too. The views of the lake are grand and the trail is in great condition. Perfect for our 3 year ...
a great introductory hike for our toddler who walked part way and lived finding the flowers. All the adults loved it too.
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