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Middle Fork Campground Nature Trail

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
47.5544, -121.5386 Map & Directions
Length
0.25 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
0 feet
Highest Point
1,150 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
Some frost along the trail in winter. Photo by Lindsay Leffelman. Full-size image
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Located within the day use area of the popular Middle Fork Campground, a pleasant nature trail winds through a patch of forest adjacent to the Taylor River. Continue reading

  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Established campsites
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Rivers
  • Wildlife

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Northwest Forest Pass
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Hiking Middle Fork Campground Nature Trail

Also known as the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Little Interpretive trail, this short nature trail consists of one main loop — with several side trails — that makes its way through a delightfully mossy forest in the heart of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley. Following the loop counterclockwise, you will soon reach a short series of steps branching off from the trail. This side path makes its way to the shore of the Taylor River. Continuing on the loop, pass a large springboard stump and take time to read the interpretive signs that detail the area’s natural features and human history.

At a fork in the trail, continue left to stay on the main loop. The path to the right leads to yet another fork — the day-use picnic area to the right and the campground road to the left via a series of stairs. Back along the main trail, enjoy the many shades of green along the trail and be on the lookout for a variety of fungi. Soon you will be back at the beginning of the loop.

Seasonal tip: The trail is still accessible even when the Middle Fork Campground is closed for the season. On the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road, there is a small parking area right across from the campground entrance.

Toilet Information

  • Toilet at trailhead

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Wheelchair Accessibility

With its short distance and minimal elevation gain, this is a great trail for young children or those with mobility issues. There are even a few benches along the way. The main loop trail’s surface is crushed gravel and the grade is gentle making this a potentially wheelchair-accessible hike. However, with so many trees overhead, it is common for debris ranging from cones and small twigs to larger branches to fall on the trail.

Hike Description Written by
Lindsay Leffelman, WTA Correspondent

Middle Fork Campground Nature Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.5544, -121.5386 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From I-5, take 1-90 east to North Bend. Take exit 34 and turn left. Continue north on 468th Avenue for 0.6 mile. Turn right on Middle Fork Road (FS Road 56). In approximately 12 miles, the Middle Fork Campground is on the left. 

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Trailhead

Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie National Forest

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Middle Fork Campground Nature Trail

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