Oxbow Loop Trail

Snoqualmie Region

updated 2 weeks ago

The Oxbow Loop Trail is in good condition and snow-free as of September 8. Early fall colors are starting to appear on the trail, with some red and orange leaves beginning to fall as of September 7. The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River is low, offering some spots to access the water, though the rocky and slippery areas near the river may be more comfortable with sandals. Invasive Himalayan blackberries are present along the trail.

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Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Well maintained trail, fairly level, no mud. Took one of our corgis and she had no issues.One other car in the lot when I arrived around 10am on Tuesday, several more when I left but still parking ava...

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

We explored the Oxbow Loop Trail and the Pratt River Bar ford today. Main takeaways from Oxbow:There are still lots of baby toads, but they're more down by the river and not so much on the trail now.T...

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

It's baby toad and slug mating season so the trails were covered in both! Also, the mosquitos were out of control. Wear bug spray.But, this is our favorite trail, so much so that I just proposed to my...

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Trail in great condition. Walked the loop counterclockwise which provided nice views of the lake and peaks to the north. Three cars in the larger park when I arrived around 1pm and only ran into two p...

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Summary.Chill day hike with the pup. This trail has an insane bang-for-buck ratio: lush forests, 360-degree views of Oxbow Lake, backdrops of Mount Si & Mailbox Peak – and of course – a swimming hole ...

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Headed out after work for a loop around Oxbow. Parked at the lot with the bathroom to start. Made a stop at the first overlook, which has since been overrun by alders; the view isn't nearly as open as...

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

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 ...

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

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'...

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Lovely in all seasons. Still an errant salmonberry or two on the bush, lots of thimbleberries. Also lots of mosquitoes!

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

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...