Burn Ban

No fires permitted at any time.

Part of the Park is Closed

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The Snoqualmie Tunnel at Hyak will close for the winter season at dusk on Thursday, October 31st, 2024. The tentatively scheduled reopening will be in April, weather-dependent. 

A weathered bridge with chain link fencing along the sides go across a valley covered in leafy green and evergreen trees. Rocks can be seen poking out of the hillside.
Standing on a bridge with chain link sides and a gravel surface, looking down trail a person in khaki shorts and a blue sweater is looking at a rock outcrop on the side of the trail. Evergreen trees are growing along side the trail and hillside.

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.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

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

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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.

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

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.