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Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
47.6845, -121.9286 Map & Directions
Length
32.0 miles, one-way
A family walks along the trestle section of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail near the Tokul trailhead. Photo by trip reporter WalkieTalkie. Full-size image
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Mountain views
  • Wildlife
  • Old growth
  • Good for kids
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Fall foliage
  • Rivers

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

Walk along an old railroad grade that climbs gently though forested hillsides. In summer, look for wildflowers: blackberry, elderberry, pea, daisy, buttercup and wild rose. Continue reading

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Hiking Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Walk along an old railroad grate that climbs gently though forested hillsides. In summer, look for wildflowers: blackberry, elderberry, pea, daisy, buttercup and wild rose.

The trail begins in Duvall at the Park and Ride. It heads south, along the Snoqualmie River and through the Stillwater Natural Area. Continuing through the small town of Carnation, it passes a junction with Tolt-MacDonald park, and parallels the Fall City/Carnation Road.

It passes Snoqualmie Falls, and continues into the city of North Bend. Shortly beyond the Tanner trailhead, the trail crosses under I-90 and over the south fork of the Snoqualmie River. At this point, the river is a pretty, crystal clear stream.

Enjoy hiking parallel to the river before beginning a slow ascent up the valley of Boxley Creek. Occasional views of Mailbox Peak and other North Bend area summits liven up this easy walk, along with one high trestle bridge over a branch of Boxley Creek. A number of side trails heading into the woods on either side of the trail make for some interesting exploring.

Upon reaching Rattlesnake Lake, walk along the shoreline trail to reach the Watershed Nature Center, where there is lovely landscaping, informative education materials, as well as a beautiful water drum garden in which water jets drip onto an array of drums, producing an ever-varying rhythmic music.

Wheelchair Accessibility

There are stairs at the trailhead off Tokul Road and Southeast 60th St. Wheelchair access is possible at Fall City, off 356th Place. From there it is possible to do a 4.5 mile hike with 104 feet of elevation gain on hard packed dirt trail
Snoqualmie Valley Trail

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 47.6845, -121.9286 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

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

Access points for this trail include: McCormick Park, Nick Loutsis Park, 356th PL SE in Fall City (this trailhead provides wheelchair-friendly access), Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area, and NE 4th & Ballarat Ave in North Bend.

Take Transit: 

King County Transit route 629 stops at several places along the trail. 

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area

King County Parks

Guidebooks & Maps

Snoqualmie Valley Regional Trail PDF Map: https://bit.ly/2w2U0gy

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