Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
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Palouse to Cascades Trail - Cedar Falls to Change Creek
Snoqualmie Region
updated 1 month ago
As of August 15, the Palouse to Cascades Trail between Cedar Falls and Change Creek is in good condition. The trail is snow-free and suitable for all vehicles. A significant washout from last December, located 2.8 miles east of the Ollalie biker's trail junction, has been rerouted with a new, graveled side trail. While signs suggest dismounting, cyclists have reported riding it successfully. The former closure point near the Olallie Trail crossing has been cleared, with gates and closure signs removed as of July 10. Blackberries are beginning to ripen along the trail. Parking at the Rattlesnake trailhead can be busy on weekends, but the Palouse to Cascades trailhead has been less crowded.
Generated from 15 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Palouse to Cascades Trail - Cedar Falls to Change Creek
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As of August 15, a washout located 2.8 miles east of the Ollalie biker's trail has been rerouted with a new, graveled side trail. While signs recommend dismounting and walking bikes, one report from August 15 indicates cyclists have ridden it successfully and found it fun.
Yes, according to a report from July 10, the trail is wide open at the previous closure point where the Palouse to Cascades crosses the Olallie Trail. All closure signs and the gate at this location have been removed.
On weekends, parking at the Rattlesnake trailhead can be very busy with vehicles lining the road as of August 15. However, the Palouse to Cascades trailhead parking area was only about half full on the same day, indicating it might be a less congested option.
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Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
The options for today weren't great with the dual threats of wildfire haze and thunderstorms, so I played it safe and just biked along my favorite rail-trail. At 11:30am the Rattlesnake trailhead was ...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Walked the Palouse to Cascades after coming down from Cedar Butte Friday morning. I’d wanted to check on the status of the closure from the big landslide damage earlier this year. Well, very good ne...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Walked the Palouse to Cascades (PTC) trail from Rattlesnake lake area out to the current closure point Sunday morning. The closure point remains just about exactly one mile past the turn to Cedar But...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I had not done any of the trails south of I90 past Rattlesnake, so I wanted to tackle Mount Washington and Change Peak. I plotted a round trip route going up Mount Washington, traversing the ridge ove...
Older7 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Walked out along the Palouse to Cascades from the Rattlesnake lake area to see current conditions and what the big land slide situation looked like currently. Parking at the lot requires a Discover P...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Trail is washed out bad from heavy rain. Take extreme care and caution.
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
This isn't the world's most scenic hike, but the setting is still quite lovely and there are a few nice views from the bridges and it's clear to see that the surroundings are likely a bit more excitin...
Older16 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Decided to day hike up Mt. Washington the long way. Started at the Cedar Falls TH on the Cascades to Palouse (Rattlesnake Parking lot in North Bend. Face the ledge & then turn your body 180 degrees & ...
Snoqualmie Region
I reached the trail parking lot at 10:45am and was surprised to find a couple of spaces open, considering how the Rattlesnake Ledge parking area next door was overflowing with cars lined up half a mil...
Snoqualmie Region
Not thrilling, but hey, it's a place to hike IN the mountains without encountering deep snow, so I'm thankful it exists.Cedar Falls Road is snow-free to the trailheads. Compact snow in the parking lo...