Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
1 week ago
Trail rebuild nearing completion
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Rock Creek
Snoqualmie Region
updated 6 days ago
The Rock Creek Trail is currently snow-free, but hikers should be prepared for rocky sections and overgrowth, especially in the latter half of the trail. Several reports from July and September mention downed trees and overgrown areas, with one report from September 6th describing significant obstacles like large downed trees and recent rock slides that made the trail "incredibly difficult." By September 19th, however, one report noted only minor obstacles that posed few problems, suggesting some clearing may have occurred. The road to the Dingford Creek trailhead, the common starting point, is consistently described as rough, with recommendations for high-clearance vehicles by September 19th, though earlier reports in July and early September deemed it passable for all vehicles or suitable for Subarus.
Generated from 11 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Rock Creek
Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 6 days ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.
The road to the Dingford Creek trailhead is rough and has been recommended for high-clearance vehicles as of September 19, 2026. Earlier reports in July and early September found it passable for all vehicles or suitable for a Subaru Crosstrek.
Recent reports conflict on the severity of obstacles. While one report from September 19, 2026, noted only minor issues, a report from September 6, 2026, described the trail as 'incredibly difficult' with large downed trees and recent rock slides. Earlier reports in July and late June also mentioned downed trees and overgrown sections.
Yes, several reports indicate overgrown sections on the Rock Creek Trail. A report from July 18, 2026, noted overgrown areas, and another from July 4, 2026, mentioned heavily overgrown sections where hikers needed to push aside hip-height flora. By September 19, 2026, one report mentioned 'few overgrown areas.'
It is unclear if the trail has been extensively cleared recently. While one report on September 19, 2026, described the trail as having minor obstacles posing few problems, a report just one week prior on September 6, 2026, detailed significant obstacles like large downed trees and rock slides, suggesting conditions can vary or change rapidly.
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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
Have you dreamt of Snow Lake without the crowds? Well now’s your chance! Until the main trail reopens on 9/26, Rock Creek trail is your only way in.9/19: Arrived to the Dingford trailhead around 12:30...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
On a September Saturday, BarkingSpider and I set off for Snow Lake via the Middle Fork backdoor.We started from the Dingford Creek trailhead. While the road to the trailhead is rough, I felt comfortab...
Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
The trail was incredibly difficult with large downed trees and recent rock slides in many of the rockier switchbacks. Glad we didn’t backpack this section, especially with an 8-yr-old! She was a troop...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Left the Diingford crk trailhead at noon making my way down the hill and across the bridge , staying left once across .It’s been a few years since I have hiked along the Middle Fork . I have forgotte...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Middle Fork TH --> Rock Creek Trail --> Snow Lake, finishing at Alpental (point-to-point trail run). Rock Creek Trail is in much better condition than i feared. a few blowdowns but nothing troubling. ...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
The road is in great shape until where it is closed just past Atkinson Flat campground. We made it to the junction with trail 1538 (I think it was marked as Basalt Pass, but my map calls it Rock Tie t...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
A friend and I set out to accomplish this loop with a goal of less than 24 Hours total elapsed time.Saturday May 23, 12:06PM - Began with the masses at the Snow Lake trailhead, left them behind upon r...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
My hike started at the Dingford Creek trailhead. There were three other cars by the time I got there in the late morning - all high clearance, 4x4 large trucks. The road to Dingford Creek trailhead is...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
This trip report is mainly for the eyes of folks who dispatch crews to take care of trails and to clear trees.On the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River trail, the new part of the trail, the reroute above th...
Older25 months ago
Snoqualmie Region
Trail run from the Sitka Spruce trail (trailhead along Middle fork Rd, Discover Pass required) up to the CCC then to Middle Fork trail to the Rock Creek turnoff up to Snow Lake. Total distance about 2...