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Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail - 1 member in 9 triplogs has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Dec 10 2021
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68 male
 Joined Feb 10 2008
 Kent,wa
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailVolcano, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Dec 10 2021
fdv75 • Triplogs 245
Hiking13.43 Miles 2,815 AEG
Hiking13.43 Miles   4 Hrs   40 Mns   2.90 mph
2,815 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Snow and rain today. First time on this trail that follows the river. Lots of moss, ferns and big trees.
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Sep 19 2020
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68 male
 Joined Feb 10 2008
 Kent,wa
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailVolcano, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Sep 19 2020
fdv75 • Triplogs 245
Hiking7.99 Miles 3,250 AEG
Hiking7.99 Miles   5 Hrs   26 Mns   1.57 mph
3,250 ft AEG      20 Mns Break
 
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Hiked to Rainy Lake. It is a steep trail. The lake is more of a pond.
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May 20 2020
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45 female
 Joined Jan 18 2011
 In the Wild
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailVolcano, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar May 20 2020
Lucyan • Triplogs 1,448
Hiking8.00 Miles 1,040 AEG
Hiking8.00 Miles
1,040 ft AEG
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Taylor River Medium flow Medium flow
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Jan 14 2018
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52 male
 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailVolcano, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Jan 14 2018
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking11.53 Miles 1,409 AEG
Hiking11.53 Miles   4 Hrs   22 Mns   2.64 mph
1,409 ft AEG
 
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A hike I do at least once a year so why not hike it as my first hike of the year. The trail is muddy and wet in places but that is to be expected. Overall it's in pretty good condition. Water-proof boots would be a wise decision. Hiked from the Middle Fork trailhead to the bridge at Dingford Creek TH and back. Saw a few people on the way in and tons of people on the way back. Easily had to passed 50 or more people. Parking lot was full and cars lined the street when I left. And this is January! The paved road is a great improvement but the downside is now it appears this hike is just as crowded as many other I-90 corridor hikes. No solitude here. Might have to start from the Dingford Creek TH in the future to find a little solitude on the trail.

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Jul 16 2017
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52 male
 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailVolcano, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Jul 16 2017
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking9.05 Miles 1,177 AEG
Hiking9.05 Miles   4 Hrs   4 Mns   2.23 mph
1,177 ft AEG
 
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We last hike this trail in July 2015 so this was our first time on the new route. While we understand the need to route it away from the river bank where erosion had created unsafe conditions, the new route loses a lot more riverside walking than we had anticipated. That being said, the trail was in great condition and the new trail actually shaves a little mileage off the hike. As others have noted, the paved road is so much nicer and while we thought that this might lead to even more crowds than before, it wasn't too bad out there today. Water is as beautiful as always. Sections remind us of the Siouxon Creek trail in southern Washington that was a favorite of ours.
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Jul 03 2015
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52 male
 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailVolcano, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Jul 03 2015
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking12.95 Miles 1,150 AEG
Hiking12.95 Miles   6 Hrs   2 Mns   2.38 mph
1,150 ft AEG      36 Mns Break
 
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Headed out to the Middle Fork today to get a good hike in, beat the heat and beat the crowds on a holiday weekend Friday. Two out of three isn't bad. While this hike provides a good amount of shade, it was still damn hot today. We hiked from the Middle Fork trail head to the next big bridge near the Dingford Creek trail head. The road in was in the best shape we've seen it -- and now the last mile or two is paved. Going to be nice when it's completed next year although it will probably mean more people on the trails. Today there was a mountain bike crew doing some maintenance but there is still a lot of overgrown areas on the trail between the campsite (roughly 3.5 miles in) until the falls (about 5.5. miles in). But the water is beautiful and it's nice and cool. Several people were swimming near the starting trail head and while we didn't swim, our feet did appreciate the cool bath at the end of a long day of hiking.
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Jan 25 2014
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52 male
 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailVolcano, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Jan 25 2014
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking10.27 Miles 181 AEG
Hiking10.27 Miles   5 Hrs      2.05 mph
181 ft AEG
 
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Beautiful day on the trail. We only hiked from the Middle Fork trailhead to Lower Cripple Creek Falls and back. Didn't go all the way to the Dingford Creek trailhead. Some frost on the trail so it was a little slippery in some places. A few blow downs but nothing too bad. All in all the trail is in great shape for this time of the year. It was actually drier and in better shape than the time we hiked it last March.
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Aug 11 2013
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 Guides 15
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52 male
 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailVolcano, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Aug 11 2013
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking12.14 Miles 1,366 AEG
Hiking12.14 Miles   4 Hrs   15 Mns   2.86 mph
1,366 ft AEG
 
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Cloudy start today but I don't mind clouds for river hikes -- that's why I picked this hike. Saw a work crew about a mile west of Cripple Creek Falls working but didn't see any others until my return trip (I went to the bridge near the Dingford Creek trailhead). Trail is in pretty good condition. There is some overgrowth and wash-outs, but overall the trail is in good condition which allows for a good pace if you want. Started to clear up a bit by the time I got back to the trailhead. I was surprised to find sunny skies in Seattle when I got home.
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Mar 24 2013
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52 male
 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River TrailVolcano, WA
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar Mar 24 2013
sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking11.40 Miles 1,562 AEG
Hiking11.40 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   2.07 mph
1,562 ft AEG
 
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Somewhat dark and overcast to start out but the sun came out on our way back. Beautiful riverside hike with great mountain views. More than makes up for the 10 mile pothole filled forest road we had to drive to get there. Trail was pretty good condition. Pictures don't do the river color justice -- a beautiful green color. This hike will definitely be one we do at least a couple times a year.
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