Burn Ban
No fires permitted at any time.
Part of the Park is Closed
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Effective April 5, 2024 technical rock climbing on all routes on Deception Wall at Deception Crags (I-90 Exit 38) are temporarily closed for the protection of climbers and wildlife due to Peregrine Falcons nesting in the area.
The approximate date for reopening is July 15.
Climbing routes at Substation, Write-Off Rock, Nevermind Wall, We Did Rock, and Hall Creek Rock are unaffected by this closure and remain open.
Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail West
Starting at Cedar Falls Trailhead to the west end of the Snoqualmie Tunnel, discover lush forests, waterfalls, trestles with scenic views, rock climbing, and primitive campsites.
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses Allowed
No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail.
All climbing routes on Deception Wall (I-90 Exit 38) are temporarily closed due to Peregrine Falcons nesting in the area. The approximate date for reopening is July 15. You may still climb routes at Substation, Write-Off Rock, Nevermind Wall, We Did Rock, and Hull Creek Rock.
Activities
Biking
Bird Watching
Camping
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Horseback Riding
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Rock Climbing
Amenities
Restrooms
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Accessible Trails
Bike Trails
Equestrian Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
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Creek
Forest
Freshwater
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Lake
Meadow
Mountain View
River
Seasonal Wildflowers
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Waterfall
Wetland
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses Allowed
No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail.
All climbing routes on Deception Wall (I-90 Exit 38) are temporarily closed due to Peregrine Falcons nesting in the area. The approximate date for reopening is July 15. You may still climb routes at Substation, Write-Off Rock, Nevermind Wall, We Did Rock, and Hull Creek Rock.
Map & visitor guide
This 18-mile stretch of trail gives you an in-depth experience to the Cascade mountains.
Camping
Primitive campsites are available first-come, first-served at Alice Creek (milepost 2127.1) and Carter Creek (milepost 2123.2). Each campground has three to four campsites, one picnic table, and one vault toilet. You can only access the campgrounds on foot or bicycle.
Hiking
Explore gentle to moderate trails that offer stunning views, summer wildflowers and majestic waterfalls.
Rattlesnake Ledge is a moderate 4-mile roundtrip trail that takes you up to a rock outcropping overlooking Rattlesnake Lake with great views of Mounts Si and Washington.
Cedar Falls and Twin Falls are shorter, easier trails that are perfect for families with little kids.
Travel along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, a 32-mile old railroad grade from North Bend to Duvall, with plenty of pretty wildflowers to see and berry picking opportunities.
Get a great workout hiking the steep 9-mile McClellan Butte trail that rewards you with views of I-90 peaks, Snoqualmie Pass and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness at the top.
Annette Lake is a moderate 7.5-mile trail that lets you experience a little of everything: forests, mountain views, wildflowers, waterfalls and a pristine alpine lake.
Rock climbing
Experience the thrill of outdoor climbing off I-90 at Exit 38, a popular climbing area with a variety of climbing routes. Whether you are a beginner or expert climber or somewhere in between, you are sure to find a satisfying challenge here.
Deception Crags, Far Side and Mount Washington are three subareas offering nearly 400 climbing routes including sport, trad and top rope graded 5.5 to 5.13b.
Deception Glade and Far Side boulders are subareas with over 130 bouldering routes graded V1 to V9.