Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
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Pratt Balcony
Snoqualmie Region
updated 2 weeks ago
The Pratt Balcony trail is in good condition with no snow. The road access is suitable for all vehicles. Multiple reports from June 27 to August 31 indicate recent trail maintenance, including brush clearing and removal of obstacles like blowdowns and muddy sections, making the path well-maintained, particularly on the upper sections. There are some areas that remain brushy, especially at the beginning of the trail, with ripe salmonberries noted on June 27. Bugs were an annoyance on September 7, including heavy bugs on the first mile, but were not an issue on August 31. Be aware of a large emergence of tiny Pacific tree frogs on the first half-mile of the Bessemer Road approach and near Oxbow Loop as of September 7. Multiple scat piles indicate healthy black bear activity.
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The road is suitable for all vehicles as of September 7, August 31, and June 27. No issues with road access have been reported recently.
Bugs were reported as an annoyance on the first mile of the trail on September 7, with heavy activity noted. However, on August 31, no bugs were reported. On June 27, bugs were not too bad.
As of September 7, there are multiple scat piles indicating healthy black bear activity. Additionally, a large emergence of tiny Pacific tree frogs was noted on the first half-mile of the Bessemer Road approach as of September 7.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
We did a longer route loop to the Pratt Balcony via the Bessemer Road trailhead.There is a en masse emergence of tiny pacific tree frogs happening right now on the first half mile of the Bessemer Road...
Recent3 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Parked at the small lot off Middle Fork Road, just before the "dips" on the left side. There's a small CCC trail marker on the side of the road, and you'll spot a trail near the lot (which holds about...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Two short hikes on the Middle Fork were perfect for a rainy day like today. I went up to Pratt Balcony, and then since the rain was still holding off, I checked out Camp Brown.Pratt Balcony starts out...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Idyllic hike to a breathtaking view. The elevation gain was all in one burst. Absolute gem. Pack a lunch and plan for time to sit at the balcony as long as possible.Early June, Friday morning, gorgeou...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Woodsy trail with a gorgeous view at the top. Trail unmarked but in good condition.
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
The trail is mostly in good condition. It gets a little brushy in the last 1/2 mile. I trimmed back some Salmonberry but there's plenty more to do. This trail always needs help. Bring clippers.
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Parked at the Middle Fork Trailhead parking lot. Surprisingly, at 10pm, on a dry Sunday, the parking lot was less than half full. The CCC Road trail starts on the west side of Middle Folk Rd. It is im...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I did this one after a meeting in North Bend late Friday afternoon and had the whole mountain to myself. There's room for a half dozen cars maybe, and the trail is very easy to follow. Judging from ...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
The trail to the Balcony is brushy and wet as usual. I don't think that this one gets any official maintenance. I always end up doing some brushing and try to reestablish drainages. There's still pl...
Older6 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Middle Fork Road is in good condition for any car. We came across a large trunk of a tree in the middle of the road, about 10 minutes drive from the trailhead, that was easy to drive around. On our wa...