The Snoqualmie Valley Trail
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail follows the old Milwaukee Road railroad grade for about 31 miles from Duvall through Carnation, Fall City, Snoqualmie and North Bend to Rattlesnake Lake. The surface is mostly packed gravel, and decked trestles carry it high over creeks and the river, including the Reinig Road bridge that appeared in Twin Peaks. There is one on-road detour through Snoqualmie. The stretch from North Bend to Rattlesnake Lake climbs gently all the way, so the return is an easy coast.
The Snoqualmie Tunnel
The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, another former Milwaukee Road line, runs east from Rattlesnake Lake over the Cascades. Its highlight is the Snoqualmie Tunnel, 2.3 miles long under Snoqualmie Pass, the longest tunnel in the country open to non-motorized travel. Inside it is pitch dark, cold and dripping, so bring a strong light and a jacket. The tunnel closes from November 1 to May 1, when ice can fall from the ceiling. Most riders start at the Hyak trailhead off I-90 exit 54.
Riding to the falls
No bike path leads into Snoqualmie Falls Park. SR 202 between downtown Snoqualmie and the falls is busy, with tight curves and narrow shoulders, so ride it with care or drive to the falls and ride the trails separately. Downtown Snoqualmie, a mile from the falls, is a natural place to break a valley-trail ride for lunch; see downtown Snoqualmie.
Before you ride
State Parks requires a Discover Pass at its trailheads, and some lots become Sno-Parks with their own permit from December 1 to March 31. Storm damage closed parts of the Palouse to Cascades Trail west of the tunnel in 2025 and 2026; one section reopened on June 5, 2026 with a short bypass where cyclists must walk, and trestle work is planned along another section from December 2026. Check State Parks alerts before you go. There are no bike rentals at the falls.
Frequently asked questions
Can you bike to Snoqualmie Falls?
There is no bike path into the park, and SR 202 has narrow shoulders. Most riders visit the falls separately.
When is the Snoqualmie Tunnel open?
From May 1 to October 31. It closes November 1 to May 1. Bring a strong light.
