Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
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Trail rebuild nearing completion
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Pratt Lake Basin
Snoqualmie Region
updated 6 days ago
The Pratt Lake Basin is currently snow-free and accessible for vehicles of all types. Hikers are encountering significant fall color, particularly around the lake, as of mid-September 2026. A notable hazard exists on a boardwalk just below the Pratt-Olallie/Talapus junction, where boards have broken through and present impaling dangers, marked with white ribbon. Other minor obstacles include some slick rocks and puddling, but overall the trail to Pratt Lake is in good condition. The Pratt River Trail, however, is reported to be overgrown with numerous downed trees, making it difficult for trail running and requiring careful footing. Parking can be competitive, with the main lot often full, leading to roadside parking extending for a considerable distance.
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The boardwalk just below the Pratt-Olallie/Talapus junction has two areas of poor tread where boards have punched through and present impaling hazards. These are marked with white ribbon as of September 15, 2026. This section has been a point of concern for several years and is rapidly disintegrating.
Fall colors are arriving and are described as beautiful around Pratt Lake as of mid-September 2026. One report from September 15, 2026, specifically mentions stunning photos with glassy lake surfaces and turning colors on the maples. Another report from August 23, 2026, noted that fall colors were starting to appear early.
The Pratt River Trail is reported to be overgrown in many places with numerous downed trees and branches as of August 10 and July 12, 2026. This section requires careful footing and significantly slows down hikers, especially those attempting to trail run.
Parking can be very competitive, especially on weekends. The main lot is often full by mid-morning, with parking extending along the road for a considerable distance, as reported on September 19 and September 6, 2026. Earlier reports from August and July also indicate busy trailheads.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh6 days ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Very popular trail, nothing new to report that other reviews have noted. Some stats for general beta… I got a late start, arrived at the trailhead at 9:45. Main lot was full, and parking along the roa...
Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
5 of us from the Seattle Mountaineers CHS-2 (Conditioning Hiking Series) cohort did an epic graduation hike of 20.5 miles/5984' gain (depending on measuring device) touring some of the most beautiful ...
Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
This one way hike has been on my list for a long time and today a friend and I finally did it. It totaled about 13.5 miles and around 3000 feet of gain according to maps and apps (both stats are a bit...
Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Hiked Mount Defiance starting at the Pratt Lake (Granite Mountain) trailhead. Per the map it is 15.4 miles and an elevation gain of 3775. But that is the elevation change from trailhead to summit. Goi...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
On this drizzly day, we opted to get in some trail miles close to home. Amazingly, there was parking available at the Granite Mountain at 8 AM, seems like the rain kept the crowds away.The trail to Pr...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I think like many backpackers, the choice of where to go out has recently met with obstacles due to fires and closed trails. We had a few more exotic ideas but realized it was best to stay closer to ...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
9 of us from the Seattle Mountaineers CHS-1 cohort did a 1.9-2 mph paced trip from Exit 47 to Pratt Lake's north end and back. For #hikeathon 2026 this was outdoor trip number 11 so far on the month.T...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I got a late start today, around 9 a.m. to do a thru hike between the Pratt Lake trailhead and the Pratt River trailhead. The Pratt Lake Trail was in great shape and it was easy to get up to the ridge...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
After dropping off a shuttle car at the Pratt Lake trailhead (we were just a couple cars down the roadside from the main lot), we got to the Denny Creek trailhead a bit before 9. There was plenty of p...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I did a solo day hike to Pratt Lake and back. I ate lunch at the lake. It was early on a Monday morning so only about 6 cars in the lot when I headed out at about 7:00am. There were about 20+ cars ...