The trestles are probably my favorite parts, but the falls, the valley, the views, its just incredible! Ahead are Rattlesnake Lake and the Cedar River Education and Conference Center, where visitors can learn more about the area. You've gotta check it out. However, the cost was cheap and they went up quick. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. Rode out and back from Carnation to the big trestle with two kids (12 & 14) today. I plan on camping at Tolt-MacDonald and am trying to figure out if there’s a place I could put in, and then tube back to the campsite itself. This was my first time out on this trail and overall I was pretty happy. near a roundabout which connects to Novelty Hill Road. The creek seems a long way down. I'm not sure if the intention is to continue with this surface. Although earlier trip reports by others already contained some nice pictures and a detailed description, I have added another 26 more up to date and geo-coded pictures with this report covering the main part of the trail, starting at its north-western terminus in the city of Duvall. This is the most popular site for floaters with small flotation devices to get on the river. County: King. It’s the dinner hour. It contains a number of boat launches and access points. Pretty big bear, running fast north to south across the trail. People on foot, bike, or horseback can expect extended flat sections and a couple of graded climbs. At (4.82) {47.47587;-121.74702} the trail crosses North Bend Way [6] at the location of the former Tanner lumber saw mill, a trail access point with plenty of parking. The views for me turned towards the more spectacular now in the trees and being higher up on the valley slope. Highly recommended. It also takes more time than most floaters want to spend on the river. Doug mentioned that the blue dots along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River will be studied further to decide Snoqualmie Point Park offers one of the region’s grandest views of the Snoqualmie Valley, Mount Si, and the Cascade Mountain Range all the way to Mount Baker. Are there any good entry/exit points downstream of those listed here? To avoid congestion in the middle of town floaters are asked to take out on the north side of the river into the Fall City Community Park. Does anyone know? (Duvall) and Rattlesnake Lake at Cedar Falls Rd. Cross the road to Salish Lodge and the rest area overlooking the falls. Timber trestles this large are increasingly rare in the West. If so, it will sure make the going tough. On the Milwaukee Road they were designed to allow the Road to come back later and build a fireproof steel trestle inside the wooden one. At (9.73) {47.43537;-121.76851} is the trailhead for the Rattlesnake Ledge trail, a very popular trail where one would have difficulty finding a parking spot on a weekend. The crumbling remnants of the mill, which at one time employed 1,200 people, are visible in the distance and remain a King County historic site. Floaters and tubers should use the Plum River access instead. I would not advise it. The turn from the main drag is Entwhistle St. and the city has signs there pointing to the trail. Trail surface rates a C. While listed on the county map as soft surfaces, it is hard pack. The Float begins about a quarter mile downstream from the famous Snoqualmie Falls. A sign advises trail users that the trail ends at Tokul Road [17]. However, if you are determined to go thru that area, it isn't a 3 mile detour, more like a couple hundred yards or so. Just a note to correct some references to the railroad that passed through Cedar Falls, the Snoqualmie Tunnel, and Hyak. The bike was set to full suspension. Where the heck are the other 3 miles? The only clue is a small gravel parking lot just short of SE 60th. Let us know. It was near where the trail dead ends at the bridge, and you have to take the stairs to the street. The Right of Way runs below a large gravel pit, around an industrial complex and across the swamps to the river. ( Log Out /  A Discover Pass is required for parking on site. Read this: TrailLink Webmaster: Please do not intersperse my photos among the existing ones. This point is not far away from Route 209 Metro bus stops on Bendigo. We took it on the way up, but carefully brought the trike back down the slope at the side of the culvert on the way back. The new 32-foot-long north approach bridge replacement will consist of a new steel-framed pier at the bank with a precast concrete deck. In the north, Duvall's McCormick Park sits on the banks of the Snoqualmie River. The 31.5-mile packed gravel trail follows an extension of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (also known as the Milwaukee Road) that linked Everett to the main line heading east-west over the Cascades. Bridge construction at the Tolt River Bridge is complete, save a few cleanup jobs and re-greening of the banks, and the SV trail has re-opened. Just don't leave the trail in the fall while the duck hunting season is going on or you might encounter lead shot in the air! (pictures and details at http://tandemriding.blogspot.com/2012/07/snoqualmie-valley-trail.html) Beginning Feb. 21 and running through mid-November, all public access will be closed along a half-mile-long section of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail between Loutsis Park at Entwistle Street and Northeast 32nd Street, also called Northeast Tolt Hill Road. The trail ends at the far side, where steps lead up to the road. Started at Duvall, rode 18 miles to Tokul tunnel on Labor Day. In the north, Duvall's McCormick Park sits on the banks of the Snoqualmie River. Water Access projects fund public shoreline access, boat launches, and fishing docks to create more opportunities for water recreation. In the winter, the surrounding meadows provide forage for a herd of 40+ elk which can sometimes (dawn or dusk) be seen from the Snoqualmie Valley trail (there are several elk tracks crossings) or from a new paved trail going through Meadowbrook Farm Park paralleling Boalch Ave. A welded steel arch "Water Echo" [2] is an art object created by students of a local school. Now you are on a long embankment. Of course, just when you wonder if there is another human within miles (yes, several), you reach the cougar and bear warning sign. (No other facilities.) Snoqualmie River Carnation Farm Rd Snoqualmie River Snoqualmie Valley Trail Snoqualmie Valley Trail Raging River Tokul Rd SE Reinig Rd SNOQUALMIE Mill Pond Rd ... Snoqualmie Point Park Meadowbrook Farm Places to Visit: Places to Visit: The beautiful City of Duvall is at the northern most point of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. (TO MITIGATE CONGESTION ON sr-202 BARRICADES WILL BE PLACED TO BLOCK VEHICLE ACCESS TO THIS SITE ON EXPECTED HEAVY FLOATING DAYS BEGINNING WITH THE 2015 SEASON). Downstream near Carnation Farms, Chinook Bend is a large natural area with ample bank fishing access. The area features an off leash dog park, fantastic views of Mt Si as well as several river access points. Wetlands, waterfowl, and songbirds create a peaceful, open setting and a barrier between trail and road. While riding the trail yesterday I noticed the trail closure signs have been updated to say that the completion will not be until November 2017. There is parking here and also at a nearby Park and Ride lot closer to the bridge. Uneven spots at the bridges have recently been leveled by adding more gravel [24]. You can start the ride in Carnation at … CARNATION TRAILHEAD – NICK LOUTSIS PARK, GE: N47.64768 W121.90766 Here is a small trailhead: parking, portapotty, tables, info kiok. The stairs leading up to the road are on the far (east) side of the culvert. A Discover Pass is required for parking on site. TRAILBEAR’S TRESTLE TOUR: The Tokul Creek Trestle and three more 7.14.10 - Snoqualmie Valley Trail As soon as he learned of a big timber trestle on Tokul Creek, the TrailBear knew he would be up there, camera in hand. Lots to see with bridges and some views of the valley below as it climbs. The Skykomish combines with the Snoqualmie to form the Snohomish river. Agencies consider it somewhat unsafe because of water hazards and restricted access for emergency response. Cross the river and ride on. A portable toilet and trash bins are provided. This option starts with a right turn onto SR 202 from the falls, crosses a bridge, and meets the City of Snoqualmie Centennial Trail in less than a mile. The GCNA has a large gravel parking lot and portapotty on 11th St. NE, just a few hundred feet from the trail crossing. Lined with beaches and elegant houses, the river winds around the Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course and straightens out along the last mile stretch into Fall City. Turn around here; you have gone too far. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. I have one question for the membership: the King County trail mile markers (very nice, every 1/2 mile) start in Duvall at "3.5 miles". From here, an alternate route back to the trail passes the extensive collection of locomotives and railcars owned by the Northwest Railway Museum in old town Snoqualmie. Floating down river of the Fall City bridge (SR-202) is discouraged for a couple of reasons. I didn't do it, just drove by that part. Park, walk back up to SE 60th on the right side of the road and you will stumble over the steps down to the trail. Trail users are advised to use alternate routes. The first 5 or so miles starts out pretty rocky and it looks like they recently put down a layer of 'crushed' gravel. Another 2.34 miles puts you on … THE TOKUL TRESTLE, GE: N47.55724 W121.82446 The Tokul is well worth the ride. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The next trestle is 1.8 miles along – as the crow flies. The trail is in great condition and fall colors magnificent. The path resumes on the bridge deck at the top of the stairway. Michael. The railroad was the "Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad, often called "The Milwaukee Road." Take-out: Fall City Bridge landing. The trail into the park is less steep but it enters into the park at a location that makes it a long walk back to the parking lot. Plum River Access is at the intersection of 372nd Av SE and SE Fish Hatchery Rd at the confluence with Tokul Creek. comes to McCormick Park along the river, with picnic facilities and green spaces [2]. I started in Duvall at McCormick Park; while there could be limited parking here on a busy day, I find sharing the parking lot with the Police Station to be a good trade off...figured it would lower the incidence of any car prowling and is only about 1 mile south of Taylor Landing. Meanwhile, I found crushed rock had been applied, very thick in spots, for about 2 1/2 miles going south. There are two outhouses. The trail crosses the Tolt River and passes Remlinger Farms, open to the public. There actually is an elk herd further up river – which is cougar sushi. We just took the trail Jul28 from the Duvall Police station to Rattlesnake Lake and back. 3.5 miles, about 4 hours. It would be nice to continue the trail from Duvall north to Monroe, but it is not known what the right-of-way situation is further north [26]. This trail terminates at the Fall City Community Park parking lot where there are a portable toilet and trash facilities. Washington is famous for its gorgeous and abundant waterways, from the Salish Sea to the Nisqually River, but many communities lack open public beaches and waterfronts where everyone can enjoy picnicking, swimming, paddling, boating, and angling. It is smooth in places but there are a lot more places where the surface has a mixture of 1-3” river rock amid the smaller gravel and it feels like cobble stone.. Best access point: Any boat ramp or bridge in between those two points. Drive 1.5 miles and turn right on to 361 St. Ave. The elevation gain from Carnation to here is 440 ft. The reason why the facilities are not in the park below becomes obvious when looking at the post marking the high water level during the annual flooding of this part of the valley [3]. Unfortunately, the SVT ends at a gate and fence of private property at (20) [22]. I rode the Snoqualmie Trail this morning (4 hrs) from Duvall to the so-called Tokul Tunnel (a very large culvert) and back and had a very enjoyable ride with flickers, squirrels, and deer that just stood and watch me roll by. At (7.9) {N47.66543; W121.90737} the trail crosses Highway 203 (a dangerous crossing) and at (9.1) {N47.64780; W121.90738} [8] arrives at Nick Loutsis Park in the city of Carnation, a convenient access point with a trail kiosk and a portable toilet. Miles are in (parentheses), GPS coordinates are in {braces} and numbers in [brackets] refer to the images posted herewith. From the Plum Boat Launch just below Snoqualmie Falls to Fall City Park, the Snoqualmie River meanders roughly 3.3 lazy miles in the glorious and welcome Washington summer sun. Parking is free and there is ample capacity for most events. To access the trail from McCormick Park in Duvall, take Exit 22 from I-90. Post them together and in the correct sequence in which they are numbered. The Snoqualmie River is at the heart of the Snoqualmie Riverwalk project, which is now in the early planning stages of a multi-phased, long-term recreational development. The part from Duvall to Carnation is the least pretty, so I would start at Carnation next time. The river's three main tributaries are the North, Middle, and South Forks, which drain the west side of the Cascade Mountains near the town of North Bend and join near the town of Snoqualmie just above the Snoqualmie Falls. After approximately 4 miles, which takes you into Fall City, cross the bridge and take the roundabout north onto SR 203/Fall City–Carnation Road SE. My only complaint is in the middle section, around snoqualmie, there is no trail. (To avoid the steps, turn right onto Meadowbrook Way SE before the trestle. The trail becomes undeveloped beyond this point. At (2.14) {47.50222;-121.78648} the trail crosses the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River [3] on a steel pony truss bridge [4] for the first time. Several vital utilities including a sewer line are crossing on this bridge. Most of the trail is shaded through this section, and it crosses a high trestle over a Boxley Creek tributary. At this point also I think I began to notice a slight uphill grade, maybe 1%, but it was enough that I noticed my pace begin to fall off (and subsequently pick up on the way back). (One can also ride the bus down from Hyak to Cedar Falls, but that is less fun.) Triad Tours or Compass Adventures offer organized river trips. Unpaved but easy riding on mountain bike. and the shore had to be reinforced with riprap. The absolute north end of the trail is at Taylor's Landing about 1/4 mile north of the first trail mile marker. The only water tap was turned off. A trail sign [14] gives distances from Cedar Falls to other destinations along the Iron Horse Trail which would require a separate day trip. These sites include Granite Creek Flats1, (aka Concrete Bridge or Dorothy Lake Road Bridge) which is located between river mile 56 and 57 and Tanner Landing2. Snoqualmie River eek eek eek Round Lake 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 Feet N PBRS Property Other Water Bodies Incorporated Areas Potential Annexation Areas Public Lands Shoreline Public Access Plan Gap 1: Snoqualmie River, WA Park Informal Access Point- Visual and/or Physical Existing Informal Access Points Existing Public Access County-Owned Lands State Big wood trestles are rare; they tend to burn down and often did. State Route 203 runs past the site, but using this as an alternative route requires more than 3 miles on a two-lane truck route with few if any paved shoulders. Pricing: Full Day $450 – Half Day $350 – 3rd Angler – $100 Additional – All equipment included – Fishing License, WA Sales Tax and Gratuity not included Season: All Year, Seasonally Determined Species: Coastal Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout EWA Cancellation Policy. While you may thing you are in the Amazon, there are homes and farms on both sides – up on the plateau and down on the river bottomlands. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 30,000 miles of trail maps and more! At (12.65) the trail crosses Boetzke Creek [16] with a view of Boetzke Falls somewhat obstructed by trees and in the shade, a nice waterfall when it is flowing full throttle during the snowmelt. The 2.4 mile walk to the trestle is easy and flat, mostly shaded, and has a couple of open spots with valley views. There is parking. You see new cap timbers, new flashing and some of the pilings look rather new. Here a trail downstream along the Tolt River [10] connects with Tolt-McDonald Park, a worthwhile county park with parking, camping, toilet facilities, showers, a suspension bridge and an extensive network of mountain bike trails west of Snoqualmie River. Bring your frisbees for a round of frisbee golf in the park. The construction of the river bank levee is nearly complete, with crews erecting safety fencing on that section, so soon the detour onto the nearby road and that scary situation, will be unnecessary. Can do as much or little as like. It joins the Skykomish River to form the Snohomish River. Multiple trailheads allow easy access to smaller chunks of trail and leapfrogging with a second car. The trail is flat, wide, and well groomed, however, I would recommend more off-road oriented tires to minimize flats (I saw one rider fixing a flat and noticed he was riding on more urban style tires). The trail goes under a bridge and at 0.3 mi. Over the next 8 miles, three trestles offer stunning valley and river views framed by evergreens. The Snoqualmie Valley Regional Trail is a rail trail in King County, Washington, United States.The 29-mile (47 km) trail follows a portion of the former alignment of the Milwaukee Road, which was constructed in 1911 and abandoned in 1973.. In 2013 when I rode the SVT, I saw a black bear crossing the trail at a spot close to here. Signs at the summit point toward Iron Horse State Park, where the trail continues as the John Wayne Pioneer Trail. So the warning signs along the trail are there for a good reason [16]. I once crossed the maze of logging roads in the Snoqualmie Tree Farm on a mountain bike riding up the Griffin Creek from here and down the Tokul Creek drainages to emerge at the Snoqualmie saw mill and rode the SVT back for a challenging 45-mile loop. The bridge is closed to all motorized vehicles until they can rebuilt it. At the end of the ramp, head east, and turn right onto SE High Point Way, which becomes Preston–Fall City Road SE after 0.5 mile. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. Total trip time was 1 hour 53 mins with plenty of stops. This takes you up into the parking lot where a sky bridge crosses the highway. #202 east. Fly fishing hatches in order of importance: There are no significant hatches involved with the steelhead in this river. The access is … Through the tunnel and off to the trestle. Snoqualmie River Access Points: Sandy Cove Park – 7970 Falls Avenue SE, Snoqualmie, WA At (2.6) {N47.70876; W121.98495} the SVT crosses 124th Street N.E. (near Riverbend). This is another detailed exploration of the northwest segment of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) from Duvall to Snoqualmie. Still in use after a hundred years. There used to be an access from Rutherford Slough below, but is has now been closed [15]. The remaining central section of the SVT goes through a wooded area adjoining the Snoqualmie Tree Farm. Ride 1.7 miles to the GRIFFIN CREEK TRESTLE, GE: N47.61582 W121.90426 This is a nice long trestle located by the Griffin Creek Natural Area. For the more energetic biker, a short excursion up the lower section of the Iron Horse Trail is a potential add-on extension of this afternoon outing. This is basically an all-season trail but the best time of the year to do it is in the spring when the wild cherry trees are in bloom along the trail [25]. On its southern end, the trail joins the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, which extends east to the Idaho border. Remliger Farms are to the left and someone has a scaled down rail road system to play down there. You have to ride on the road. From here it’s two miles along to homes within view of the trail and … THE STEEL TRESTLE, GE: N47.56952 W121.86932 Here is a change of pace. With the goal of creating formal access points, two sites have been purchased by King County and identified as future public river access. Reaching the outskirts of town, the trail begins a barely perceptible grade past rows of blackberry bushes. Tolt MacDonald Park is right in town and gives access to the lower Tolt River and its confluence with the Snoqualmie. Discover pass required at launch point, but not at end point. I went to the point where the trail ends and you need to cross streets to pick it up again (about 18.75 miles from where I started), before taking a break and heading back. ADA Facilities: No ADA facilities. We'll see what they do next. The photos submitted here show the construction work as it was nearing its completion in October 2011. Si Golf Course, golfers. Snoqualmie River. The trail arrives at Nick Loutsis Park in Carnation, where you can take a side trip a couple blocks west to visit riverside Tolt-MacDonald Park. Mount Si remains the dominant feature over the next few miles as the route crosses the trestle and passes through the Three Forks Natural Area, where the North, South, and Middle Forks of the Snoqualmie converge. Longer than we usually like to try in one day but the downhill trek back was fast making it worthwhile. Notice the fish tiles on the bench platform. From the Town of Fall City go north on Hwy. Then I think it's better for a trike to cross at Meadowbrook Way, the bridge is single lane but the walking path across the bridge is wide enough for a trike allowing you to cross without having to get off the trike. Put-in: Plum River Access on Snoqualmie River, about 3 miles downstream of Snoqualmie Falls. Now that you’ve seen civilization, ride on into more woods – but watch the traffic on 356th. P) Falls Pool For those brave enough to hop the rail at the lower falls observation area you can climb along the rocks to get access to the pool at the foot of the falls. A car on the road would have trouble spotting this tunnel and there are no signs up there. From SR 202 down at the Salish Lodge at Snoqualmie Falls, you head up Tokul Rd. Continuing through town on SR 202/Railroad Avenue, the alternate route turns left onto Meadowbrook Way and returns to the detour. The mainstem Snoqualmie River near Carnation, Washington Railroad grade on the way up was totally manageable for us and made the return trip breeze by. At (11.3) {N47.61783; W121.90330} the SVT crosses Griffin Creek Rd., a convenient access point with parking. Tried to report it to the various agencies, got the runaround. @@@ A QUICK WAY TO TOKUL TRESTLE Just want to see the Tokul Trestle and skip the woods? Some WDFW owned properties are managed for water access by other agencies and are subject to those agencies’ rules. The road name changes to Mill Pond Road as it passes a lake once used by the Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Co. and Weyerhaeuser. From Duvall to here the elevation gain is only 140 ft. At (9.6) {N47.64115; W121.90729} [9] the SVT crosses Tolt River on a bridge that was closed several years ago while the landings underwent repair and rebuilding. Please remove this instruction before posting the trip report. No timber. For those feeling a quarter-mile more adventurous, the giant eddy at Plum #1 River Access Point just up SE Fish Hatchery Road also makes for an excellent put-in location. Directions. As the trail twists, it is over two miles out. Would not recommend road bike. The official web site for the SVT is at http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/trails/regionaltrailssystem/svt.aspx. At (19.3) {N47.54938, W121.82855} [21] the SVT passes under Tokul Road in a large culvert. Hope to get a few more rides on this trail before weather window closes. ---------- Comment: But it is relatively easy to detour around the construction zone via Blanche St., Hwy. This site has historically been used by trainers teaching people to kayak because there is moderate white water at the base of the Falls. ... All along the way are several river access points for rafters, kayakers, etc. It was off limits for several years as the power house was being rebuilt but has been re-opened to the public. Easy to ride with a city bike. Through the first ~9 miles you're riding mostly on the valley floor through farm lands, which offers some pretty views, including some of Mt. At (14.6), trails ("Beaver Pond", "Jerry Springer" lead to a mountain bike area above. That grotty parking lot on the right side of the road about 400’ back was the one you wanted. :), I stumbled across a short piece of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail about 4 1/2 miles north of Carnation that is closed from now until Oct. 31, 2015. Fishing is also a popular activity along the Snoqualmie River – the combination of steelhead runs in the lower river and trout fishing in the upper forks makes the Snoqualmie a favorite among many Seattle-area anglers. The wide gravel track turns to singletrack dirt. Griffin Creek Road used to provide access to the vast Snoqualmie Tree Farm with hundred miles of logging road trails, but the access has been closed. Head south down the trail for a half mile to the first feature, the … TOLT RIVER BRIDGE, GE: N47.64119 W121.9072 There is a neat wayside just before the bridge. Did not seem an aggressive bear, but was kind of scary anyway. The access project will make improvements to commonly used access points of the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River. Proceed through Carnation to Duvall; in 14.8 miles, turn left onto NE Stephens Street to reach McCormick Park. If it was not for the popularity of this place on a weekend, this would be a convenient access point to both Rail-to-Trail conversion trails. Snoqualmie River Sections The lower river is heavily diked and flows through low-gradient farmland. The elevation gain to this point was 830 ft. 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