Hiking Marten Lake, Washington Taylor river in the Middle Fork, Snoqualmie, WA

, Martenlake, MartinLake, Middlefork Hiked Saturday, September 8, 2024 Late Summer Adventure Just off exit 34, the trailhead sits about half a mile past the Garfield Ledges lot. Facilities are open, but dont forget your Northwest Forest Pass The journey kicks off with a scenic 3mile stretch, where the trail winds alongside the Taylor River through a lush, ferndraped forest that feels straight out of a fairytale. Keep your eyes peeled about 100 feet before the wooden bridgeyoull spot a cairn marking the start of the unmarked trail to Marten Lake. Now, heres where things get fun: its steep, rugged, and youll be scrambling over downed trees and rocks. Youll briefly emerge from the forest canopy into an open field, where the trail narrows. Heads up if youre hiking earlydewcovered leaves will give you an unsolicited morning shower as you pass through. The lake Absolutely stunning. And surprisingly, no bug swarms to battle Side note: Some hikers ment