About Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trailhead
Provides access to: Middle Fork Trail 1003
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Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trailhead
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington · King County · Facility
Provides access to: Middle Fork Trail 1003
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47.54775, -121.53708
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Weather at Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
73°/55°
💧 3%🌬 8mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:48 PM
Mon
Fog
74°/58°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:38 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
73°/55°
💧 17%🌬 6mph
↑ 5:39 AM ↓ 8:45 PM
Wed
Overcast
78°/53°
💧 2%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:40 AM ↓ 8:44 PM
Thu
Overcast
79°/53°
🌬 6mph
↑ 5:41 AM ↓ 8:43 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From North Bend, WA take I-90 east and take exit #34. Drive north on 468th Avenue. In 0.6 miles, turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road (Forest Service Road #56). The large and well-marked Middle Fork trailhead parking lot is on the right side of the road at 11.5 miles. The south end of the lot is intended for stock users; hiker access is from the north end of the lot, directly ahead when entering the lot.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trailhead
Heading to Middle Fork Snoqualmie Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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