North Bend Escapes' Recommended Adventures
We compiled a list of our favorite adventures in the North Bend Area. Most of these operate year round but in summer there are more choices due to the outdoor venues. Click on an items you are interested in to get more information.
- Dirtfish Rally School and Helicopter Tours
- Pro Ski and Mountain Service
- The Line Bike Experience
- Triad River Tours
- Fall City Floating / Inner Tubing
- Issaquah Paddle Sports
- Motor Toys Snowmobiles and ATVs Rentals and Guided Tours
- Cascade Playtime Jet Ski, Snowmobile, Kayak/Canoe, and Pontoon Boat Rentals
- Air Squared Paragliding
- Seattle Paragliding School
Dirtfish Rally School and Helicopter Tours
Located near Ronette’s bridge on 396th Dr SE in Snoqualmie. Just 2.4 miles up the river from Snoqualmie Falls.
From Snoqualmie Falls, take highway 202 to the roundabout then second exit to Millpond Rd. Left on 396th shortly thereafter.
Pro Ski and Mountain Service
Open 7 days, Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 8-6. Ski and mountain gear sales and rental as well as pro guiding services.
Backcountry ski trips, avalanche awareness and rescue classes, rock climbing, and mountaineering. Book a scheduled trip or hire a private guide for your own trip.
Classes offered in skiing, avalanche, rock climbing, and mountaineering
Located in downtown North Bend.
The Line Bike Experience
Open Tue-Fri 11-6, Sat-Sun 10-5 Bike rental, sales, and repair. Trailhead rentals for mountain, gravel, and E-bikes. Get 10% off rentals with code NBESCAPES10
Hosts gravel and MTB clinics, guided rides, group cycling events throughout the year: at Raging River, Tennant, Tiger, Duthie, Soaring Eagle, Grand Ridge, Tokul, and more.
The Line | Bike Experience | 1130 E North Bend Way, North Bend WA 98045
Link: https://theline.bike?northbendescapes
Snoqualmie River Rafting and Kayaking (Triad River Tours)
Triad River Tours is located in Bellingham, Washington which is 2 hours away from North Bend. However, you never have to go to Bellingham. Call 360-510-1243 to arrange a trip. For the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River trips, the meeting place is in North Bend at Torguson Park.
Fall City River Floating - Snoqualmie River
Float in an inner tube for 4 miles down the Snoqualmie River from below Snoqualmie Falls to Fall City. Reserve a tube and a shuttle to take you to the start point and then enjoy! The time it takes to do depends on how much water is in the river and how fast it’s moving.
More more information and reservations, call them at 844-831-0448 or email at support@fallcityfloating.zendesk.com.
Meet at the Fall City Community Park next to the river next to the roundabout across the river from the Fall City Roadhouse. Park in the lots next to the highway or along Neal Road adjacent to the Park. No parking on Neal Road beyond the park. This is also the “take out” point.
Issaquah Paddle Sports
On Tibbetts Beach in Lake Sammamish State Park at the south end of Lake Sammamish. Open 7 days in season (May to September). Hours are weather dependent.
Motor Toys Rentals and Guided Tours
Located in Cle Elum (I-90 Exit 84 or 85) which is about 30 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass. Address is 71 Airport Rd Cle Elum WA. Phone 509-674-6807.
Cascade Playtime - Rent Jet Skis, Snowmobiles, Kayaks, Canoes, and Pontoon Boats
Create your own adventure in the Cascades winter or summer.
Winter. Rent snowmobiles. Receive a map and explore the well groomed trails. Riding hours 9-5 daily. Weekdays half price. Cold weather gear and gas available.
Summer. Rent a jet ski, kayak, canoe, paddle board, or pontoon boat and explore Cle Elum Lake.
Located in Ronald, just west of Cle Elum (I-90 Exit 80) which is about 25 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass. Address is 14181 Salmon La Sac Hwy, Ronald WA. Phone 509-649-2444, email info@cascadeplaytime.com
Air Squared Paragliding
Get an exhilarating thrill along with breathtaking views. Experience a tandem paraglider flight with an experienced pilot (no prior experience required). Paragliding lessons also available.
The tandem flight adventure takes about 2 1/2 hours to hike up the hill and fly down. Flights guaranteed minimum 20 minutes (or get another flight) and could last an hour or longer depending on weather and conditions.
Paragliding site is located in Issaquah, about 15 miles from North Bend. Address is 11350 Issaquah Hobart Rd SE, Issaquah WA. For more info or to book, contact Todd at todd@air2paragliding.com or call 253-226-3357
Seattle Paragliding School
Seattle Paragliding School has a paragliding center located at the base of Tiger Mountain. It has a classroom, a harness fitting station and 12 harness simulators and a training hill.
Take a full course and become a certified paragliding pilot or simply take a tandem adventure flight with an experienced pilot. Allow 3 hours. Best flying hours are usually 3-7pm. Bring your camera and take as many photos or videos as you like.
Paragliding site is located in Issaquah, about 15 miles from North Bend. Address is 11206 Issaquah Hobart Rd SE, Issaquah WA. For more info or to book, email marc@seattleparagliding.com or call 206-387-3477
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