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Snoqualmie Valley Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Carnation, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Snoqualmie Valley Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Snoqualmie Valley Trail
“Beautiful to 🚶♂️ or 🚲 in the fall and summer especially from Nick Loutsis park in (Carnation) to the Tokul tunnel near Snoqualmie.”
This trail runs from Duvall, past Fall City, into North Bend. It is well maintained, packed gravel, and quite wide. The elevation is slowly up hill from Carnation to Fall City, mostly straight. It also provides access to world-class downhill biking near FC.
Nice unpaved rural trail to bike on. It's a former railroad that was converted so there are no hills to slow down. It's an interesting way to take in the countryside while getting some exercise.
Terrific trail for gravel riding or hiking! This goes all the way to Rattlesnake Lake.
Wow. Extremely beautiful trail and well used and maintained. Expect to get dirty if it is wet, but it will still be firm.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful to 🚶♂️ or 🚲 in the fall and summer especially from Nick Loutsis park in (Carnation) to the Tokul tunnel near Snoqualmie.”
“It is well maintained, packed gravel, and quite wide.”
“The elevation is slowly up hill from Carnation to Fall City, mostly straight.”
Plan your run at Snoqualmie Valley Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Phone+1 206-477-4527
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