Middle Fork Snoqualmie River - June 14, 2023

Ten PNW - CAI members met at the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail head and were immediately treated with Flo Burnett’s delicious hiker bars! With full bellies we were ready to hit the trail!

The Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River near North Bend, WA is a scenic and tranquil trail. The trail starts off crossing a beautiful arched beam cable bridge below the confluence of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie and Taylor Rivers. Heading left after the bridge the trail heads deep into the quiet forest. The silence is broken only by the river.

The Trail continues upstream between the River and overhanging cliffs. The prominent knob is known by locals as Stegosaurus Butte. Anticipating forging across the River at mile 3, we discovered the River crossing was dried up which made a perfect picnic spot with a variety of huge boulders to sit on. This was the turnaround point for the hike.

Another beautiful hiking day in the Pacific Northwest! We are so spoiled having two amazing bakers in the group as Gerlinde surprised us with her scrumptious rhubarb bars at the end of the hike. Now fortified and relaxed, we were ready to hit the road for our journey back home!

Thanks to both Flo and Gerlinde!

Submitted by Kendra Wanzenried