Contact Info
Suite 3A
Everett, WA 98201
- Phone:
- 425-783-6000
- Toll-Free:
- 800-627-0062
Basics
- Length:
- 7.7 miles one-way
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Elevation Range:
- 1600 feet to 4100 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2500 feet
- Usage:
- Low
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
This trail traverses steadily up a valley through forests and avalanche chutes, arriving at a spectacular vista of Source Lake and the surrounding peaks.
The trail switchbacks up through old growth forest on the north slope of Snoqualmie Mountain. Continuing on the trail it becomes rocky, the brush thick and the sidehills very steep. There are views of Mt. Garfield and a waterfall along the way. The trail intercepts the Snow Lake Trail No. 1013 and the lake is a short walk in either direction from the junction.
A Northwest Forest Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.
No campfires.
The trail is closed to motorized vehicles, bicycles and stock.
Dogs must be on a leash.
Details
Length:
4.3 miles on Trail No. 1013.1 and 3.4 miles on Trail No. 1003 one-way
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
I-90 to exit 34. Turn north on 468th Avenue. In 0.6 mile turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road #56. Stay on Road #56 for 12.2 miles just after the bridge crossing. At the junction turn right to continue on Road #56. In 1.0 mile Road #56 turns left. Continue for approximately 5 miles to the Dingford Creek trailhead (parking is on the right side).
Drop to the river, cross and hike upstream on the Middle Fork Trail #1003 for 3.4 miles to Rock Creek. At the junction just beyond the creek turn right, uphill, on Trail #1013.1, paralleling Rock Creek.
The Rock Creek Trail #1013.1 can also be accessed via the Snow Lake Trail #1013.
