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Recreation
Snoqualmie Valley
a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts!
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Snoqualmie Valley is known as the gateway to Snoqualmie
Pass and Eastern Washington. Flanked by mountains, the Valley is nestled at the base of the
Cascades. Discover great places to golf, ski, hike, bike, fish, picnic, or simply relax and enjoy
scenic landscapes.
Golf
Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, a PGA
tournament course designed by golf pro, Jack Nicklaus, is located at
Snoqualmie Ridge and open to members only.
Currently, there are six public golf courses within the Snoqualmie Valley:
- Cascade Golf Course, 14303 436th Avenue
SE, North Bend, off I-90 at exit 32
- Carnation Golf Course, 1810 West Snoqualmie River Road, Carnation
- Mount Si Golf Course, 9010 Boalch Avenue SE, Snoqualmie
- Snoqualmie
Falls Golf Course, 35109 SE Fish Hatchery Road, Fall City
- Tall
Chief Golf Course, 1313 West Snoqualmie River Road, Fall City
- Twin
Rivers Golf Course, 4436 Preston-Fall City Road SE, Fall City
Ski, Hike, Bike
Located 20 miles east of North Bend, Snoqualmie Pass
is a premier ski area and is home to four major ski areas: Alpental,
Summit West, Summit Central, and Summit East. Wintertime visitors also enjoy snowshoeing and tubing. In
warmer months, the lifts stay open for mountain bikers, hikers, and back packers. Elevation of the summit reaches 3,022 feet.
For more information about Snoqualmie Pass visit www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com or Ski
Agent .
The pass is central to year-round recreational
areas including the Alpine Wilderness Area, Pacific Crest Trail,
and other popular hiking trails of the
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The Snoqualmie Ranger Station at
North Bend, a division of
the United States Forest Service (USFS), is a great
resource for hiking, trail, and camping information. They also sell permits, maps, books, and
Smokey Bear memorabilia. You can call their general information line at 425-888-1421 or their Snoqualmie
Pass Visitor's Center at 425-434-6111.
Our most popular hiking trails include:
- Mt. Si Trail, an 8-mile hike
round trip, is Washington's second-most hiked trail. It is challenging but offers spectacular views of
Snoqualmie Valley, Rattlesnake Ledge, Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains.
- Little Si Trail is a great
alternative for those who want views of the Valley and a shorter hike. Plan one hour each way for this
moderate climb.
- Twin Falls is a fairly
easy trail along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River to a view of the falls. If a longer hike is desired, this
trail connects with the Iron Horse Trail.
- Franklin Falls is an easy two mile roundtrip hike, following the Snoqualmie River from Denny Creek campground,
off I-90 at exit 47.
- Rattlesnake Ledge is a 2.6-mile, moderate climb with an elevation gain of 1,100 feet. The trailhead
is located at Rattlesnake
Lake southeast of North Bend just 10 minutes from I-90 at exit
32. The lakeside park offers fishing, swimming, and picnic areas. A nearby Education
Center is open to the public.
- Olallie State Park is
located 8 miles east of North Bend at exit 38 off I-90. This
540-acre park includes Garcia Recreation Area, Snoqualmie Pass Wagon Road Heritage Area, and Twin Falls Natural Area. Enjoy
interpretive trails and over 21,000 feet of Snoqualmie River shoreline. Camping is allowed in some areas.
For more information on Olallie State Park, call (425) 888-3325.
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail provides 31 miles of scenic views from Duvall to Cedar Falls, where it connects to the Iron Horse trail. Hiking and biking along this Valley trail provides great family walking opportunities as well as easy biking connections to all the Valley cities, and a chance to spot all kinds of wildlife and scenic vistas along the way. The Iron Horse trail follows the former Milwaukee Railroad from Cedar Falls easterly and under Snoqualmie Pass thru a 2.3 mile tunnel, exiting near the Hyak ski area. Unfortunately, King County has closed the tunnel this year due to safety concerns of falling rocks.
More information on bicycling and hiking here and in other parts of King County related to trails, family events, races, bicycle commuting, and more can be found at theses sites:
For more information, visit these sites:
Water Sports - Kayaking, rafting, canoeing
 Offering more than 40 miles of pristine whitewater for nearly every kayak, raft and canoe
skill level, the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River — less than an hour's drive from
Seattle - rates among the nation's finest whitewater resources.
Fish
Snoqualmie Valley and its surrounding forestlands are abundant with small lakes, rivers, and streams
offering the finest trout, whitefish, and steelhead fishing. The Valley's main river system consists of
the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork, which originate in the Cascade Mountains and then merge
between the towns of North Bend and
Snoqualmie forming the Snoqualmie River. It meanders the
length of the Valley before it merges with the Skykomish River in Monroe
forming the Snohomish River. Raging River originates in the mountains south of North
Bend, flows northwesterly bypassing Preston, and finally
empties into the Snoqualmie River at Fall City.
Fishing licenses can be purchased at Ace
Hardware in North Bend, at 402 Main Avenue South. Ace Hardware
is open seven days a week and also sells Weyerhaeuser Company access
permits and maps.
To learn more about Washington's fish and game regulations or to purchase a license online, visit
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife.
You can also search their directory for other
locations within King County to obtain a license. For more information about Washington's rivers and
streams visit Seattle's Watersheds,
Streamflow Water Resources of Washington State,
a service brought to you by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Check out the Washington Fly Fishing
Web site for boatloads of information on this region's waterways!
Relax
Recreation comes in many forms, and for those choosing to relax, a massage and spa at the Salish Lodge & Spa could be the ticket to soothe your soul. Or, perhaps
a lesson in postural awareness and "pranayama breathing" at the Yoga
Barn in Fall City is the answer.
Indoor Activities
Avoid the outdoor elements by bowling at the Adventure Bowling Center at 7940 Railroad Avenue SE, in
Snoqualmie or swimming at Si View Park in North
Bend. For movie goers, North Bend Theatre presents the latest
movie attractions.
Valley Parks
North Bend. These parks are just a few blocks from supermarkets, restaurants, the
North Bend Premium Outlets, and downtown area.
- Si View Park
features a baseball field, basketball court, playground equipment, and the
Valley's only public swimming pool.
- Weeks Park, adjacent to the Snoqualmie
Valley Historical Museum and the Visitor Information Center, features a bandstand and picnic tables.
- E.J. Roberts Park is on the north side of North Bend and
features play equipment, picnic tables, tennis courts and a stage for special events.
Snoqualmie. The following parks are walking distance from of each other, the downtown
area, and Snoqualmie Falls.
- Meadowbrook Farm Preserve is 460
acres of scenic and historic public open space on the Snoqualmie Valley floor, located within the cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend.
- Railroad Park on Railroad Avenue
(a.k.a. Highway 202) in downtown Snoqualmie is just
2 blocks from the Northwest Railway Museum. Covered
picnic tables sit next to an historical logging display.
- Riverside Park, at Park and River Streets in Snoqualmie,
has a playground, picnic area and public restrooms.
- Sandy Cove Pointe Park borders King Street and is an easy walk from the Northwest Railway Museum.
Fall City. Just across the bridge from one another, the following two parks are walking distance to local amenities.
Visit their Web site by clicking here
- Olive Taylor Quigley Park borders the southern bank of the Snoqualmie River. Across the street, a majestic
totem pole reminds us of Fall City's Native American heritage. With picnic tables and running water, this park
is a favorite rest stop for passing bicyclists.
- Opposite the river from Olive Taylor Quigley Park on the northern bank of the Snoqualmie River,
is Fall City Community Park . It features a horse arena, baseball diamonds, and the Hop Shed, another
relic of Fall City's history.
The following Web sites contain additional information about recreational opportunities:
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