Snoqualmie Valley Guide

Things to do

A full year of adventures

From alpine ridge walks to riverside floats and rally driving, these are the things that make the Snoqualmie Valley one of the most varied playgrounds in the Pacific Northwest.

Rally car driving

Bucket-list experience

Drive a Rally Car at DirtFish

World-renowned rally school on the old Weyerhaeuser mill site in Snoqualmie. Half-day, full-day, and multi-day programs in turbocharged Subaru rally cars on dirt and gravel courses.

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Ski & Snowboard

The Summit at Snoqualmie

Snoqualmie Pass

Four base areas: Summit West, Central, East, and Alpental. Night skiing, lessons, tubing.

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Alpental

Snoqualmie Pass

Steepest terrain at the Summit, with legendary backcountry gates.

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Snow Lake Trail

Snoqualmie Pass

7.2 miles RT to the largest alpine lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

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Pacific Crest Trail — Kendall Katwalk

Snoqualmie Pass

Iconic 12 mile RT cliffside ledge cut into granite.

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Lake Annette

Snoqualmie Pass

Family-friendly 7.5 mile RT lake hike off Asahel Curtis.

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Gold Creek Pond

Snoqualmie Pass

Paved 1 mile loop with mountain reflections — perfect for all ages.

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Hyak Trailhead — Iron Horse / Palouse to Cascades

Snoqualmie Pass

Ride through the 2.3 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel on a converted rail-trail.

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Commonwealth Basin

Snoqualmie Pass

Classic alpine basin and Red Mountain approach.

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Keechelus Lake

Snoqualmie Pass

Long alpine reservoir along I-90 — SUP, kayak, fish.

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Kachess Lake

Snoqualmie Pass

Crystal-clear lake just east of the Pass with campground and boat launch.

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Mount Si

North Bend

8 mile RT, 3,150 ft gain — the iconic Valley peak.

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Little Si

North Bend

4.7 mile RT little brother — great year-round option.

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Rattlesnake Ledge

North Bend

4 mile RT to a panoramic cliff over Rattlesnake Lake.

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Rattlesnake Lake

North Bend

Calm lake with stumps, beach, and Cedar River Watershed center.

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Twede's Cafe (Twin Peaks)

North Bend

Home of the 'damn fine cup of coffee' and cherry pie from Twin Peaks.

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Snoqualmie Valley Trail

North Bend

31 mile rail-trail from Duvall through North Bend.

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DirtFish Rally School

Snoqualmie

World-class rally driving school on the old Weyerhaeuser mill site.

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Mt. Si Golf Course

Snoqualmie

Classic 18-hole valley course along the Snoqualmie River.

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The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge

Snoqualmie

Jack Nicklaus-designed signature course with mountain views.

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Cascade Golf Course

North Bend

Friendly 9-hole course at the foot of Mt. Si.

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Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie

268 ft waterfall — taller than Niagara — with two viewing decks and trails.

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Salish Lodge & Spa

Snoqualmie

Iconic lodge perched at the lip of the Falls (also the 'Great Northern' from Twin Peaks).

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Northwest Railway Museum

Snoqualmie

Heritage train rides between Snoqualmie and North Bend.

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Snoqualmie Valley Trail — Snoqualmie Depot

Snoqualmie

Trailhead access at the historic 1890 depot.

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Fall City Floating

Fall City

Classic summer Snoqualmie River float to Plum's Landing.

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Fall City Roadhouse

Fall City

Historic roadhouse with regional comfort food.

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Tokul Creek Fish Hatchery

Fall City

State steelhead hatchery — open for self-guided visits.

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Snoqualmie River — Fall City Access

Fall City

Public boat launch with steelhead, trout, and salmon runs in season.

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Preston Community Park

Preston

Riverside park with the Preston-Snoqualmie Trail trailhead.

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Preston-Snoqualmie Trail

Preston

6.5 mile rail-trail ending at a Snoqualmie Falls overlook.

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Snoqualmie Casino

Snoqualmie

Tribal casino with 1,700+ slots, table games, live music venues, and several restaurants overlooking the Cascades.

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Snoqualmie Valley Outlets (Outlet Collection)

North Bend

Open-air outlet center with Nike, Adidas, Coach, Columbia, and more — a longtime stop right off I-90.

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North Bend Bar & Grill

North Bend

Local favorite for burgers, brews, and post-hike dinners downtown.

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Snoqualmie Brewery & Taproom

Snoqualmie

Long-running craft brewery with award-winning Steam Train Porter and a family-friendly taproom.

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Carmichael's True Value (Twin Peaks)

North Bend

Featured in Twin Peaks — still a working hardware store on North Bend Way.

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Mt. Si Senior Center & Farmers Market

North Bend

Seasonal Thursday farmers market with regional produce, crafts, and food trucks.

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Centennial Fields Park

Snoqualmie

Sports fields, playground, and trail access on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail corridor.

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Three Forks Natural Area

Snoqualmie

300+ acre park where the three forks of the Snoqualmie River meet — trails, swimming holes, and birding.

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Fall City Farms

Fall City

U-pick pumpkins, lavender, farm store, and seasonal events on a working family farm.

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Remlinger Farms

Fall City

Family fun park with rides, animals, fall festival, and country market.

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The Small Fryes (Fall City)

Fall City

Locally loved spot for burgers, milkshakes, and fries on the river.

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Preston Community Center

Preston

Historic schoolhouse-turned-community hub with events and meeting space.

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Lake Alice Road Climb

Preston

Beloved local road-cycling climb out of the Raging River valley.