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Feature Instagram photo Franklin Falls by @laureninthepnw Franklin Falls is located about eighteen miles east of North Bend on the south fork of the Snoqualmie River and has recently reopened for hiking only. No camping permitted yet. Franklin Falls is an easy three-mile round-trip hike surrounded by beautiful scenery, offering a canopy like tree line … Read more
Feature Instagram Photo: Kendall Peak Lakes Snowshoe Trail. Photo by @rachydavy. Kendall Peak is located just twenty-four miles east of North Bend near Snoqualmie Pass and features gorgeous Cascade views. This twelve-mile roundtrip hike from Snoqualmie Pass via the Kendall Katwalk section of the Pacific Crest Trail is rated difficult and may require proper equipment … Read more
Instagram photo of Twin Falls by @caro_french (Caroline French). Olallie State Park is over 2,000 acres of day activities including rock climbing, biking, hiking, and fishing! You can even reach the Palouse to Cascades Trail from Olallie. Over eight miles are mountain biking trails/mixed use trails, six miles of hiking trails, several different locations for … Read more
Instagram photo by Nadya Klimenko @n_klimenko12 Preston Snoqualmie Trail is a 5.6-mile one-way trail that can be hiked or biked in two parts with several amazing viewpoints! This mostly flat and paved trail is a rail to trail path that connects Preston and Snoqualmie. This trail can be hiked, biked or open to equestrians! It … Read more
Feature Photo of Martens Creek Crossing on the Taylor River Trail in early June, 2019. The Snoqualmie River Middle Fork Road (Forest Road 56), closed in December, 2019 due to a landslide, has been reopened! Great news for hikers, mountain bikers, and climbers. This closure was approximately 9 miles past the Mailbox Peak trailhead. Now … Read more
Feature Instagram Photo: Legendary Landscape of the Snoqualmie Point Trail. Photo by @lunaathleisure. As we start to settle back into a normal routine, a few of our favorite hiking and biking trails are back open! Snoqualmie Point Park and Trailhead is a gorgeous eight-acre park that offers “One of the regions grandest views of the … Read more
Twede’s Cafe Instagram photo by @tvegaart The home of Cherry Pie and a “Damn fine cup o’ coffee” Twede’s Café restaurant is a great North Bend attraction, also featured in the hit TV show Twin Peaks. Twede’s Café, formerly the Mar-T cafe has been a staple in North Bend since 1941 and is now a … Read more
Photo: Tollgate Farm and Mt Si. Instagram photo by @shrededdie As of May 5th, 2020, many Washington State and other parks near North Bend which were closed due to coronavirus are reopening for hiking and day use (no camping). Come to North Bend and enjoy the following: Mt Si Natural Resources Conservation Area (includes Mt … Read more
Torguson Park is a large outdoor park located at the base of Mount Si. It is situated between North Bend Way and the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. It offers many different activities for all age groups and fantastic view of Mount Si! Spending all or most of your day is easy to do at Torguson with … Read more
If you haven’t been to Remlinger Farms you are missing out on a fun family outing and should plan a trip soon! Remlinger Farms has many attractions. Rides, games, farm animals, food and coffee options, pumpkin patch when it’s in season and even berry picking! Along with their market this place really has it all!! … Read more