Snoqualmie Valley Trail and Meadowbrook Farm Loop

This route combines sections of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, which is primarily a flat, packed gravel rail trail, with paths within Meadowbrook Farm. At Meadowbrook Farm, you'll encounter a mix of paved sections, boardwalks, gravel paths, and some unimproved bootpaths. While generally easy, some areas within the farm can become very muddy, especially during wet seasons.

Yes, this route is generally family-friendly. The Snoqualmie Valley Trail sections are mostly flat and wide. Within Meadowbrook Farm, there are specific paved and boardwalk paths that are stroller-friendly, such as a 1.5-mile section between the Interpretive Center and Centennial Field Park. However, be aware that some unimproved paths at Meadowbrook Farm can get muddy.

Yes, dogs are generally welcome on both the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and within Meadowbrook Farm. Always ensure your dog is on a leash and that you clean up after them to help keep the trails enjoyable for everyone.

Spring and summer are excellent for enjoying wildflowers like blackberry, elderberry, and wild rose, and for drier conditions. Fall offers beautiful colors. Winter can be good for spotting waterfowl in flooded fields, but be prepared for very muddy conditions on some Meadowbrook Farm paths due to standing water or stream crossings.

No, you do not need a permit or pay an entrance fee to access the Snoqualmie Valley Trail or Meadowbrook Farm Preserve. Both are public access areas.

A convenient starting point for this loop is often near Centennial Park in North Bend, which typically offers parking facilities. You can also look for parking near the Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center.

You'll experience diverse scenery, from forested areas and river views along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail to open meadows and wetlands at Meadowbrook Farm. Keep an eye out for the resident elk herd at Meadowbrook Farm, as well as various bird species, including thousands of ducks, snow geese, trumpeter swans, and bald eagles, especially in flooded fields. You'll also pass by the Big Cedar and the Meadowbrook Slough.

Yes, this route incorporates sections of several official trails. You'll primarily be on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, but the loop also utilizes parts of the Washington Timber Trail, Meadowbrook Trail, Dike Road Trail, Centennial Park Trail, and Big Cedar Trail.

Meadowbrook Farm is historically significant as the birthplace of the Snoqualmie Tribe and was once the world's largest hop ranch. The site features an Interpretive Center with exhibits on its history and Snoqualmie Tribal culture. The Marie Louie trail within the farm also includes an art installation honoring an early Snoqualmie medicine woman.

From the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, you can get glimpses of distant mountain summits like Mailbox Peak and Mount Si. Meadowbrook Farm offers sweeping views of Mount Si from many parts, especially from the Meadow Loop trail and Dike Road Loop Trail. The open meadows and wetlands also provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.