Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
1 week ago
Trail rebuild nearing completion
10 this month · 161 reports
Rainy Lake
Snoqualmie Region
updated 1 month ago
Reports from June 28 through August 15, 2026, indicate that Rainy Lake trail conditions are rough and challenging. Hikers encountered significant overgrowth and numerous downed trees, requiring careful navigation and obstacle hopping. The trail is frequently muddy and wet, especially after rain, making for slippery conditions. Despite these obstacles, the trail is generally considered passable, with some reports noting it is easier to follow than expected for an "abandoned" path. Some trail maintenance has been noted, but significant overgrowth and mud remain prevalent.
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As of August 15, there were still loads of trees to hop over and significant overgrowth in places. Hikers described the trail as steep, rooty, slippery, and muddy, with many obstacles to navigate.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Do you enjoy a never-ending buffet of spiders? Do you excitedly stay up all night because you simply cannot wait to count how many spiders you catch with your eyeball? If so, this is the trail for you...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
A tough, rugged, muddy trail (bootpath, really) to a secluded lake. Don't let the short mileage fool you -- this trek takes longer than expected. It's called Rainy Lake, so expect mud and slick rocks,...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Get ready for a long read, as it’s the only way to fully describe this. The most important thing to note, this trail is notably longer than what WTA/Alltrails claims. We logged 10.1 miles and just ove...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Quick and easy trail. Good amount of people on there. Nice stop for a picnic. Easy to take kids or elderly family to. Nice pit stop after maple pass loop. Lake is swimmable and refreshing for a hot da...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Before David was confined to a wheelchair, I did not pay much attention to small cracks or curbs or sticks on the trail, or whether it was a little soft or had a few rocks. So many trails that I thou...
Older2 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
Bottom Line:Two scoops! Modest hikes to both Blue and Rainy Lakes to paddle their amazing crystal-clear waters via packraft. The experiences are very different - Blue Lake has amazing color and dry cr...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I didn’t jump into this lake, but if I had, I wouldn’t have gotten any wetter. There’s only so long water-resistant gear can resist an overgrown trail on a rainy day up Rainy Creek to Rainy Lake!Every...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Rainy Lake is a small lake situated underneath Preacher Mountain on the edge of the Alpine Lake Wilderness. Accessed via the Middle Fork Trailhead, Rainy Lakes requires 3,000’ of elevation gain for on...
Older3 months ago
North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
How long has this stunning lake been here?? Seriously, how has this never landed on my radar?I was in the North Cascades this week for a painting event and wanted to tack on a short hike as a bonus ex...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
On a cool and gray Sunday I set out solo for Rainy Lake from the trailhead at just before noon. The main Middle Fork parking lot was full, but the newer lot had plenty of spots. Compared to Mailbox,...