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Mountain Biking

Demand for mountain bike trails is expanding rapidly, but the trail system has only limited opportunities for this use. Below are some areas along the Interstate 90 Corridor.

The White River area of the Snoqualmie Ranger District features the Evans Creek ORV area and about 70 miles of other trails open to motorcycles and off road vehicles. See below for trails where bicycles are allowed.

Please observe the following trail etiquette rules when riding for safety and to help foster a positive public image:

• Do not ride in restricted areas. Know the local rules and regulations before your trip.
• Give the right-of-way to other trail and road users: hikers, horses, vehicles. Obey all rules of the road.
• Stop, dismount, and move off the trail and downhill when encountering horses. Take care not to startle the horses, by gently talking to the riders.
• Ride in control. Decrease speed when going downhill. Be prepared to stop at all times.
• Stay on the road or trail. Do not cut across trail switchbacks or damage forest vegetation.
• For safety, wear a helmet and gloves. Carry a repair kit and pump, water, food, extra clothes, first aid kit, and map.

Interstate 90 Corridor

COLD CREEK ROAD 9070
From the ski area parking lot, turn right and go downhill on paved road (Hyak Dr. E.). Stay on main road, past chalets on right, Iron Horse Trail on left; go through gate, go around the sewer lagoon to views out over Keechelus Lake. Continue up the Cold Creek drainage, sometime in forest, sometime across open slopes to Windy Pass with views to surrounding peaks. Roads beyond the pass are on private land. 5 miles one way, 1200 feet elevation gain.

Directions: Drive I-90 eastbound to exit 54. Turn right at end of ramp. Cross Highway 906. Go through 3-way stop on Hyak Dr. E. (paved road). Go straight ahead into gravel parking lot for ski area. DO NOT PARK IN CONDO PARKING LOT.

HYAK LAKE ROAD 9070-110
From the parking lot, go back to 3-way stop and turn left into Hyak Estates (private residential community) on Snoqualmie Dr. E. Follow this paved road uphill through a switchback to the right of the ski hill. At the beginning of the second switchback, turn sharp left at the yield sign onto Innsbruck Drive; then turn right onto Road 9070-110, which becomes a gravel road. Please respect private property owners' rights. 2.5 miles one way, 1000 feet elevation gain.

Directions: Drive I-90 eastbound to Exit 54. Turn right at end of ramp. Cross Highway 906. Go through 3-way stop on Hyak Dr. E. (paved road). Go straight ahead into gravel parking lot for ski area. DO NOT PARK IN CONDO PARKING LOT.

LENNOX CREEK ROAD 57
Follow Road 57, the Lennox Creek Road, in the bottom of a scenic gorge. Hiking trail access to Bare Mountain and Lennox Creek trails. 6 miles one way, 1500 feet elevation gain.

Directions: Drive I-90 eastbound to exit 31. Turn left at end of ramp. Go to the third stoplight and turn right on North Bend Way. At the car dealership, turn left on Ballarat Street. Go 4.2 miles to junction. Turn left (uphill) on North Fork County Road. Drive 16.2 miles to the Forest boundary, where the North Fork County Road becomes Forest Service Road 57.

NORTH FORK ROAD 5730
Follow Forest Service Road 57 to the junction of Roads 57 and 5730. Bike Road 5730 for 4 miles to road end. Views of local peaks, and side roads to explore. 4 miles one way, 1000 feet elevation gain.

Directions: Drive I-90 eastbound to exit 31. Turn left at end of ramp. Go to the third stoplight and turn right on North Bend Way. At the car dealership, turn left on Ballarat Street. Go 4.2 miles to junction. Turn left (uphill) on North Fork County Road. Drive 16.2 miles to the Forest boundary, where the North Fork County Road becomes Forest Service Road 57.

QUARTZ CREEK ROAD 5640
Bike the Taylor River Road to a junction at 0.3 mile. The left fork enters the Quartz Creek drainage, climbing to views of Garfield Mountain and the Middle Fork valley. 3 miles one way, 1600 feet elevation gain.

Directions: Drive I-90 eastbound to exit 34. Turn left at the end of the ramp. Continue about 0.5 mile to the Lake Dorothy Road (Middle Fork Road 56). Turn right. Drive 12.4 miles to junction of Forest Service Roads 56 and 5640. Continue straight ahead on Rd. 5640 for 0.2 mile, parking near the gate. NORTHWEST FOREST PASS REQUIRED.

TAYLOR RIVER ROAD 5640-101
From the Taylor River parking area, cross the river on the bridge, following the abandoned road 6 miles up the valley to road end and hiking trail access. Road passes numerous creeks and offers views of the surrounding mountains. 6 miles one way, 600 feet elevation gain.

Directions: Drive I-90 eastbound to exit 34. Turn left at the end of the ramp. Continue about 0.5 mile to the Lake Dorothy Road (Middle Fork Road 56). Turn right. Drive 12.4 miles to junction of Forest Service Roads 56 and 5640. Continue straight ahead on Rd. 5640 for 0.2 mile, parking near the gate. NORTHWEST FOREST PASS REQUIRED.

UPPER MIDDLE FORK ROAD 56
Beginning at the Taylor River parking area, bicycle 0.2 mile back to the junction. Proceed left on the Middle Fork Road, riding through forest, along the river, and climbing to views near the road end at Hardscrabble Creek. 12 miles one way, 1800 feet elevation gain.

Directions: Drive I-90 eastbound to exit 34. Turn left at the end of the ramp. Continue about 0.5 mile to the Lake Dorothy Road (Middle Fork Road 56). Turn right. Drive 12.4 miles to junction of Forest Service Roads 56 and 5640. Continue straight ahead on Rd. 5640 for 0.2 mile, parking near the gate. NORTHWEST FOREST PASS REQUIRED.

MIDDLE FORK TRAIL #1003
Mountain bike use allowed on this trail on odd-numbered calendar days. Bike and equestrian use will be permitted seasonally, April 15 thru October 31, with actual opening and closing dates dependent upon sustainable trail conditions as determined by the Forest Service. Check trail guide for directions and trail description.

White River Area

• Crystal Mountain Trail #1163
• Buck Creek Trail #1169
• Grass Mountain Trail #1170
• Christoff Trail #1171
• Divide Trail #1172
• Dalles Ridge Trail #1173
• Naches Trail #1175
• Frog Mountain Trail #1180
• Suntop Trail #1183
• Noble Knob Trail #1184
• Silver Creek Trail #1192
• Skookum Flats Trail #1194
• Cloquhoun Peak Trail #1195
• Deep Creek Trail #1196
• Ranger Creek Trail #1197
• Palisades Trail #1198
• White River Trail #1199
• Dalles River Trail #1162.1

Check weather, road, and trail conditions by visiting or calling the closest ranger station or visitor center.

USDA Forest Service - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Last Modified: Friday, 16 September 2005 at 10:34:15 EDT