Near Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail: Hyak to Cedar Falls
A small tributary cascades near its confluence with Humpback Creek.
Near Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail: Hyak to Cedar Falls
Annette Lake and McClellan Butte trail sign.
Near Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail: Hyak to Cedar Falls
A nice little trail side blossom near Rattlesnake Lake
Near Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail: Hyak to Cedar Falls
Small waterfalls and streams are just off the trail, offering an opportunity to refill (treatment recommended) or just cool off!
Near Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail: Hyak to Cedar Falls
A wet leaf on a wet Autumn morning

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Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail: Hyak to Cedar Falls

3.0 (5 Ratings)
A rail-to-trail conversion that features a two-mile tunnel, four tall railroad trestles, and scenic views of the valley.
21.3
mi
Distance
2,143
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews
Access Issues
Bring a charged light and some extra layers. You'll need it for the very long, dark, and cold tunnel.Before you start rxhing, make sure to leave a retrieval car at the end of the trail. Unless you want to rxh all the way back.Snoqualmie Tunnel is closed from October to April. Snow and ice are common on the trail in the winter, and the trail passes through avalanche chutes east of Bandera.

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Flatter
Steeper
21.31mi
Distance
2,143ft
Elevation Gain
3,738ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
4,001ft
High Point
965ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Also known as the Iron Horse Trail, this gentle descending trail is an easy hike for adults and kids and is popular with families as a point-to-point hike that starts at Hyak and ends at Cedar Falls for an enjoyable, possibly multi-day, 22-mile downhill hike. The trail features many scenic viewpoints of the upper Snoqualmie Valley. Note that the steep climb shown in the elevation profile doesn't account for the tunnel through the mountain. Camping is also possible, with campsites located at Alice Creek and Carter Creek. Bring $12 cash to complete the on-site self-issue.

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