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Trail? What trail? The curiosities of the old trail
Elisabeth P.

This iconic PNW hike certainly earns its reputation of being challenging, strenuous, rough and slightly dangerous, but beautifully rewarding. It's been on our bucket list for some time since moving to North Bend but it takes a pretty perfect combination to make it the ideal day for this hike. Firstly be sure you pick a day without our classic clouds and foggy mountainside- you want to be ultimately rewarded at the top with views of Rainier, neighboring Mt. Si, and the perfect silhouettes of Seattle and it's little sister Bellevue. Secondly, you had better have slept well and be up for 4000 ft elevation gain in less than 3 miles..you do the math. We woke up one Monday morning and said omg, today's the day that conditions were perfect and it was set to probably be our last big tackle of the summer. You'll need a Discover pass for the parking lot and there's one road that leads to both the new trailhead (first) and the old trailhead (second). If there's a challenge, our type A personalities take it- so we obviously went up the steeper, tougher, rougher old trail and down the slow decline of the new trail. We really enjoyed the loop lending to a change in scenery and variety for the long hike. The old trail is not for those without hiking experience or who haven't been actively hiking, it's truly difficult. It feels like you just ascend continuously without respite and most of the breaks we took were at an incline with gravity weighing on you because it rarely ever flattens out. The trail is lost often as it becomes just a maze of tree roots as you scramble up the mountain side. The trails merge at the last mile or so and you suddenly reach a mountainside rock scramble and you think-thank the hiking gods we've made it..then you get to the top of that and you see the actual summit with other victorious hikers looking like ants and well..you've come too far to turn back now so keep at it. The husband and I have done some tough climbs in our days together- Mt Si, Storm King, Tongariro Crossing in NZ .. and the husband of mine ranked this as #1 and for me I put it as #3 as far as challenges go but we definitely had to push each other that last 1/2 mile. The top is one of the best feelings ever. The actual mailbox with forgotten letters, ashes of a dear departed friend, and mementos frozen in time made the summit even more rewarding than just the view. There aren't many places to sit and lunch but we found a spot, got our pictures and headed down the new trail. Don't be fooled by the easy appearance of the 5 mile new trail after tackling the old trail, because I did.. and tripped on a root with 2 miles to go tearing some tendons and making it a very slow decline. A fellow hiker named Jonathan restored my faith in humanity and lent me his poles for those 2 miles making it much more manageable and I definitely recommend packing poles for the descent for anyone planning their trip. Mailbox Peak is certainly a hike that will win you bragging rights with it's 8.3 miles and 4,237 feet of elevation gain and certainly worthy of my 1,000th post. Just don't lose respect for this majestic beast or it will literally reach up and bite you like it did me! Come prepared with lots of water, snacks, poles, good hiking shoes, and be certain you are up for this challenge with lots of practice hikes..our dear rangers stay busy enough without rescuing hikers thinking this will be a pleasure trail.

Hiking through the forest
Jacques I.

I've never wanted to get mail so badly in my life. Mailbox Peak kicked my ass! As others say, this is not easy. It's a hard, strenuous hike with a reward at the end. So as long as there's beer in the mailbox! I left around 6:30am from Bellevue on a Saturday, and arrived around 7 where both lots right outside of the entrance were full. Then I saw people walking towards the entrance from further down the road, so assumed parking was full in the parking lot that's up the hill once you enter the entrance. I found one of the last parking spots further down where I saw people walking from, which still requires the Discover Pass. When I walked towards the trailhead I saw the parking lot mostly vacant! There were only a few cars there. My mistake for assuming it was full when I saw those walking along the road. I will say though by the time I left, this parking lot was completely full. This is also where the restrooms are, though not regularly maintained. Once you're at the trailhead, you can either take the old trail or new one. The old trail is much steeper, but gets you to where you're ultimately going sooner. The new trail is easier, but longer. But don't expect it to be a walk in the park. Either way, you're gonna sweat. Both trails eventually meet towards the top. You'll think you're nearly there when you see the rocks to scramble. Very wrong. You're getting close, but that's not the hard part. After you scramble the rocks, there's another steep dirt, rocky hill that you have to climb for where the mailbox is. It looks daunting after you've scrambled. When I realized this, I literally said, "Fuck!" too loud and everyone around me laughed and agreed. This was the hardest part for me. Once you're at the top, the area isn't very spacious for people to hang around and picnic, though that's what everyone does. For the most part, people are cool about getting out of the way and allowing people to take pictures by the mailbox. Inside the mailbox were beers and other offerings to the gods. The views of the Middle Fork Valley and Mt. Rainier cannot be missed. There's no greater feeling once you've made it to the mailbox. I spent an hour there with my snacks, drank all my water and just needed a break from the hike up. Going down is always hardest for me. The first hill is steep with dirt and rocks, so be careful going down. I slipped a few times from the dirt. I'd recommend bringing poles if you have 'em. I took the new trail going down, knowing it was gonna suck and my knees and feet always hurt when I hike down. It took me about 3.5 hours to go down on the new trail because of how slow I was going. My lower body was aching like hell. Mailbox Peak is definitely a bucket list item for all hikers in the area. It's an all-day workout that'll have you sore the next day. It's challenging, but if you can survive this, you can do all other hikes around. You got this!

Andrea W.

Came on a Sunday morning around 7:30AM, parking lot was full. Went up old trail which was steep, didn't see too many people but definitely not empty either. Was about 5.1 miles up and took almost 2 hrs 15 mins. View at the top was great, weather was great too, no clouds and could see far out, 360 views. Quite a few people at the top, and there was a mailbox at the top! (Went down new trail which was less steep and better on the knees)

Mailbox Peak. Leave a not in the mailbox. Oct 12, 2021
Dale F.

Finally hiked this and was surprised to find snow in mid-October. The view at the top is nice but the trail itself is a bit boring except for the last 4-500 feet which is a bit of a scramble. Micro-spikes and trekking poles recommended if going up when snow is on the trail as it can be icey near the top. It was a nice hike and good exercise but I prefer to hike a bit deeper in the wilderness with more waterfalls and scenery.

Vanessa L.

We arent avid hikers but we thought we could try this for fun as we have done hikes such as Tiger Mountain and Multnomah Falls. Little did we know that it would take us 5 hours to get up to the box and 2.5 hours to get down. 5 hours only because we took our sweet time enjoying nature/taking a break. If we didnt take so many breaks, we probably would have reached the top in 3 hours but I believe that time is also dependent on the trail. There are two trails that lead to the top. One is straight ahead which is the new trail and the one to the left which is the old trail. For first timers we took the left which we hear is the longer trail. It is also very steep with a lot of twists and turns. Either way, the old and new trail will meet in the middle to lead to a steeper hill. This hill will then lead you to a rocky stairway to the mailbox. Some even decided to just chill at the rocks before even going to the top as it takes abour 30 minutes to venture. Honestly all the hard work was worth it. Going down we decided to take the same trail since we were familiar of what we went down to. Would I go back anytime soon? Probably not because im still sore from the hike and keep in kind we went on the 4th of July (Saturday) and im reviewing this on Monday. So be prepared! This really isnt for the faint of heart. For parking, you would need the Discover Pass. However there is a mini parking lot/spots just outside the main lot where you are not required for the pass. When we arrived at 12 pm, we were pretty lucky to find a spot. It was packed.

The trail is well covered by tall trees.
Ankit S.

Mailbox is considered THE ultimate hike of Seattle. People start hiking Rattlesnake with aspirations of hiking Mailbox one day. Considered by many to be the ultimate test of your hiking ability and the most challenging hike in Seattle, this hike is not for the faint of heart or weak legs for that matter. If you want bragging rights, you need to hike the old trail though. There is a new trail which is a lot flatter and gives you the same views but no bragging rights. The old trail is just vertical and doesn't take prisoners. Many have failed hiking to the top and search and rescue has been invoked sometimes. It relents for a bit as it merges into the new trail and you may think you are done. However don't be fooled, the final part is the hardest and is a steep rocky climb to the peak. If you reach the top, 360 degree views await you. Its like being in heaven! Just look at the photos on a cloudy day! Also dont forget, its a great workout which means you can have noms later guilt free.

Muddiest trail I've been on hiked 4/30/16
Doris W.

Hiking, I do a lot of it. I love people, I truly do, but seriously any hike off the I-90 is going to be packed, especially packed on sunny days. So be warned, even though it's a toughy of a hike, there's going to be quite a few people on the trail. With that being said, this was a fun hike! New trail distance: 9.4 miles out and back (old trail is like 5 miles out and back) elevation gain:4000 ft. (that's 800 ft less than hiking Half Dome in a shorter distance) Trail is well marked. Lots and lots of switch backs on the new trail. The old and new trail meet at 3+ miles in. From there it's another mile or so to the peak. The trail starts to get steep from here. You will eventually hike to above the tree line and hit a false summit. Keep going you're almost there! Once at the top you get great views. the mailbox was recently replaced, so not too many stickers on it yet (as of 4/30/16). Taking old trail up is going to be my next goal!

Fiona H.

Oh boy! This trail definitely kicked my butt. The parking situation is not great so get here early if you can. I personally don't like hikes where I need to go through rocky steps and this hike doesn't have that so it's a plus. I also like that there are small streams that flows down the mountain so my dog can drink some water as we pass through each of them. Spikes(if the snow haven't fully melted) and trekking poles are definitely recommended. Oh! And don't forget your discover pass!!!

Ignore the wine-ing, it's not that bad!
Laura T.

A stranger I came across while hiking told me that if I could hike the old mailbox peak trail 3 days in a row, I was physically ready to summit Mt. Rainier. I don't expect to be ready for Rainier after succeeding, but this was a challenge I wanted to take on for a while now. Did the hike 3 days in a row with different hike buddies each day. Feeling sore af, but accomplished. The plan is to continue to train for the eventual 14,000' icy summit. Until then, cheers from 4,800'

The namesake for this peak.
John W.

It's a tough hike but worth it! Would definitely recommend anyone looking for a challenge to get out at give this a shot. It took us around 5 hours round trip, and we were up at the summit for around 30 min. We took the "old" trail up (MUCH steeper) and then the "new" trail down. Bring lots of water - there really aren't many water sources on the trail.

Erick S.

Was a bit challenging, be prepared! Very good hike nonetheless, plan to visit again to make it to the top. Bring lots and lots of water. But the views are what's motivating to come back. Mailbox Peak, we shall meet again!

Dayna L.

Beautiful view, well marked trail, a fun idea, and a great way to get outside. I am happy they offer the "new trail" since the old one is very steep and the new one is much easier for people who would prefer a longer hike with a slower increase in elevation

New mailbox
Bao-Yen T.

It feels so good to be able to say that I conquered Mailbox Peak, the OLD trail. It is definitely one of the toughest hikes ever. Extremely steep, challenging and mentally draining. The new trail is longer (9.4 miles round trip) but not as steep and well maintained. I started hiking about 2 months ago and everyone keeps asking me "Have you done Mailbox Peak?" or "Is it harder than Mailbox Peak?" Everyone talks about how strenuous it was so that psyched me out. I initially wasn't planning on doing this hike till towards the end of summer when I was more fit. Out of the blue a friend and I had decided to conquer it so we can finally say that we did it. Difficulty: Hard Round trip: 5.4 miles Elevation gain: 4000ft Time: About 3.5 hours up, 2.5 hours down. (4000ft elevation gain over 2.7 miles is no joke, I still consider myself a novice hiker so I'm very slow!) Not kid friendly. Pet friendly. Drive: About a 45 minute drive from Seattle. Exit 34 off I-90. Easy and straight forward drive. No potholes of any kind. Parking: Two parking areas. Lower lot has a small parking area and parking on the side of the street. I did not pay attention to the upper parking lot but the gate closes at 7 pm so make sure you get back in time. We arrived around 9:30 am and there were already about 15 cars parked in the lower lot. Trail: From the lower parking lot, you will pass the new trail first. The old trail is just right ahead. We past by a group of hikers training for Mount Rainier. One of them stated that it was "scary steep" and for us to be extra careful. Great, just what we needed. The trail starts off in the sheltering forest and continues so for about 2/3 of the way. The path starts off with some switchbacks. I immediately wondered if I had taken the right trail. However, the not so many switchbacks in the beginning then fades out and the trail is immediately taken over with a moderate to severe grade incline of tree roots. All you see for a while are trees, dirt and roots. No defined trail anywhere, you are stepping over roots and roots. I actually didn't mind the roots that much because it gave us something to grab onto. The trees added great shade from the scorching sun. There are white diamond shape markers that are posted against the trees to direct you on the right path. Even with that, we got lost about 3 times, adding about 20-30 minutes onto our time. After what seems like forever, exiting the forest, the old trail then merges with the new trail. You will then hike parallel to the rocky terrain. From my understanding, there was no pathway parallel to the rocks back then. I was told I had to scramble to get to the top of the rocks. I guess they build a new, less dangerous pathway. It is still very steep. After reaching the top of the rocks, you have another 1/2 mile or so left. You will then see a false summit. This part is not shaded. This was the hardest part of the hike because it was so steep and there are lots of loose rocks. It was also mentally draining because you think you have reached the summit only to see that you have to keep going for a little bit more. Once I saw the mailbox, it was the best feeling because I had accomplished one of the hardest hikes (or maybe even the hardest hike) in the area! View: There is a nice view of Mount Rainier and of the nearby Valleys. However, even though there is a panoramic view, it is not as nice as I thought it would be. I was disappointing to have gone through that brutal trek for an "okay" view. I have gone on easier and more accessible hikes with much nicer views. They have recently replaced the mailbox. Crowds: I came on a Sunday morning. We arrived at the summit around 2 pm and there were about 15 people there. When going down, we past by about 40-50 people. Bugs: Lots of bugs! Bring bug spray. *Discover pass required*

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Melakwa Lake - Passing through Denny Creek on the way!

Melakwa Lake

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Picked this hike from the Washington Trails book, about 9.5 miles roundtrip with a 2700 elevation…read moregain. This was a tough hike, even though I chose it since the book said "moderate" and even looking up some reviews people had said the hike as relatively simple to enjoy a fantastic lake view. We were both pretty dead at the end due to the length and steep inclines. Knees were pretty banged up because of all the rocks. The trail in the beginning wasn't so bad, definitely got my heart pumping because of the elevation, but as you go higher up there were a lot of switchbacks and seemingly no end in sight. We hustled up the mountain pretty quickly though, which was why we were so tired at the end. The view is definitely worth it in the end; recommend bringing a hammock! There's also plenty of sitting area through slabs of rocks. Coming down we encountered: 1) a girl who was crying we believe because of the toughness of the trail, 2) a couple who stopped us to ask how much longer it was to the top (they unfortunately weren't even halfway) which signifies how tough this hike was. Definitely recommend bringing more than enough water or you will definitely be dehydrated (like we were). Otherwise glad we did this and would recommend (you won't regret it but your body will hate you haha).

Pretty but tough, Melakwa Lake gets you with its length and steady elevation gain. The trailhead…read moreis located in Snoqualmie and is part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Be sure to pick up a Northwest Forest Pass before you head over as the closest visitor center is about a 15 min drive away at Exit 52. If you've scoped out the WTA site already, it'll say that the trailhead has a parking lot for approximately 30ish cars with additional room to park along the side of the road. As the trailhead is shared with the very popular Denny Creek, I'd recommend you head early to snag a spot and to carpool - my friends and I arrived around 9AM and the lot was completely packed. There appears to be two parts to this hike - the family-friendly portion to Denny Creek and then the rocky and long jaunt up to Melakwa Lake. We saw a lot of families on the trail headed to the creek, which makes the perfect picnic spot during low water. If you want to continue on toward Melakwa Lake, head straight over to the other side of the creek where you'll find a tiny sign labeled "Main Trail" posted on a tree. The crowd thinned out after Denny Creek/the water slide (as referred to on WTA) as the hike got a bit tougher and rockier. If you have hiking boots, wear them, as you'll encounter two, long stretches of rocky terrain. The 2,000 ft elevation gain is gradual, but definitely noticeably on the last leg. You'll head up for what feels like forever before the trail starts to dip down again, taking you to the edge of the lake. This hike feels long, so be sure to bring an ample amount of water and snacks to help power on to the end! Once you're at the lake, there's room for you to sit out on the rocks before your journey back down. We even saw a few people swimming in the water - must've been so cold! XD My friends weren't the biggest fans of this hike, mainly because of the length, but I still think it's worth a visit with the right prep. Also, don't forget to bring bug spray! Apparently Melakwa is Chinook for mosquito, haha. :)

Goldmyer Hot Springs

Goldmyer Hot Springs

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Its's not worth the effort *for a day trip*... cant speak for camping. Coming from Tacoma for a 2…read morehr drive with 45 minutes of it being an insanely precarious road and then a 5 mile "hike" which is a walk on a dirt road, not to mention the lottery system and the instructions on how to even visit... I was expecting A LOT more! The pools were small! Thankfully one group was leaving as we arrived so there was only 3 other people hanging out with us. Otherwise, it would have been SO cramped! My husband couldn't even stretch out and hes 6 foot. If you've never experienced nature/spa or are not from WA then I guess you might enjoy this, but I wouldn't do it again. Pros: caretakers are super nice, seems like guests are all going to be friendly and respectful, area is VERY well kept and clean, pools are cool despite being small, temps are great, "hike" is boring but easy! Cons: way too much boring effort to get here (especially for a day trip), pools are very small, last part of road to get to the parking lot is VERY rugged... you NEED a high clearance vehicle and someone who can navigate huge potholes/trees/ debris, etc. "Hike" is boring but easy!

We heard about this natural hotsprings in its super remote location in North Bend and just had to…read moretry it! It is a preserved miner's hotsprings that is on private land and is completely run by volunteers with the exception of a few individuals who are paid to make reservations and live on the grounds year-round. It is not easy to get reservations here especially with the pandemic. Once they were able to open this summer they started returning calls and we were lucky enough to be able to reserve the hotsprings for a small group of less than 5 people on a Monday. The fee was reasonable at 20 per person and they included detailed directions and instructions on getting to and using this facility. The drive in is no joke, seriously. We live in North Bend and are familiar with that area as we hike many of the trails over there frequently but we did not plan enough time for the 5 mile non paved road. Even thought it's only 5 miles it is VERY rough with lots and lots of potholes and difficult washed out patches that our Xterra made it up but might be difficult for other cars. Once we made it to the Dingford trailhead parking lot we left our car and started the 5 mile hike to the hotsprings. It's a really beautiful walk without much elevation gain through the forest and along the river but it is very rocky so your feet and toes will definitely get a beating. We kept up a good pace with around a 15 min/mile walk so we made it there in about 1.5 hours. We rang the bell and were greeted by the host who was very informative and pleasant. We signed our release forms and headed up to the springs for a beautiful and relaxing 4 hour time slot of enjoying the 3 different (but small) pools and the picnic table for lunch. It is also right at the top of a waterfall so you can sit out and enjoy the view and relax when you get tired of soaking. There is a cave where the hot water emerges that used to be open but is currently closed due to COVID concerns. The pool this hot water spills into is the hottest and really can only hold 2 people and then this pool spills into a larger one where 4 of us sat comfortably. There is also a cold one with river water which made for a great plunge. We really enjoyed our stay and had a great lunch at the picnic tables (no garbage sites so plan to pack in and pack out everything you bring). They also had non flushing porta potties you can use with one at the top by the hotsprings and a couple others at the bottom by the campground which is currently closed due to the pandemic. The campground is usually open year-round though and we are really looking forward to coming up during the fall or spring sometime. The five mile return hike is definitely tough especially with your feet being soft from soaking. I recommend you bring an extra pair of socks and maybe even consider sitting out for the last half hour or so and let your feet dry out before the return hike..my tootsies were pretty blistery when we returned!

Cedar Butte Trail

Cedar Butte Trail

(4 reviews)

Came here on Memorial Day Monday, didn't quite see the fork off of Iron Horse Trail so ended up…read moredoing Olallie and came on Cedar Butte on the way back. Got to the parking lot around 7AM, not many cars but saw many people on the way down from Cedar Butte. The view at the top of Cedar Butte was just okay, there was a small clearing between trees to see the view but otherwise can't really see anything.

Such a hidden gem! I agree with the previous reviews, it was quite hard to find/navigate. There is…read moreabsolutely no signage for "Cedar Butte" but we were able to figure it out by asking people where they were coming from. That is the only reason for 4 stars, plus the bugs. I was surprised it was so buggy for a hot summer day in the 70's. It's in the middle of the forest though. The hike took us only 2 hours to complete, with a few stops and a small pup who hates to walk. It was very easy up until the trail leading into the forest. That was a bit more moderate, except it was easy since it was only for about 30-40 minutes of incline. The viewpoint is small, and only one group can have an optimal view with social distancing. However the trail is definitely a hidden gem and has less traffic. Overall I think it was a beautiful, easy and quick hike! I wanted to share some helpful directions to help navigate: Parking - The Rattlesnake ledge lot leading up to it is packed, but luckily this has a bit more space. Plug "47.43246, -121.76654" into your GPS and it'll take you directly to the Cedar Butte lot. When I had input "Cedar Butte Trailhead" into my GPS originally it took me elsewhere. After you park and head to the trailhead you'll see a sign for Iron horse trail. Head that way by taking that first right. You'll come to a clearing with a dirt road, look straight and you'll see a narrow path to follow. It'll bring you to another clearing of a dirty road then make a left. Walk until you see a waterfall/river and cross that bridge. Quickly after make your first right up the narrow path. Eventually you'll come to a fork, take a left. Then you'll eventually see signage for the summit. Follow that and you'll be there in the next 10 minutes!

Big Creek Falls - Taylor River Trail

Big Creek Falls - Taylor River Trail

(3 reviews)

Great hike! 11 miles RT if you go to both the front and back sides of Otter Falls. Elevation gain…read moreis completely minimal and dogs are allowed - it says they must be on leash but all except two dogs I saw were actually on leash. The trail is so flat a wheelchair could make it except for the numerous creek crossings that were a little dicey depending on your footwear. Note that there is some washout leading up to the trailhead so unless you have a tall truck you will need to Park about a 1/2 mile away and climb over the rubble. Most of the road leading up to the trailhead has already been patched so our little car made it without issue. I wore my trainers since this hike was rated as easy. My feet were definitely sore later in the evening. Anytime you plan to walk 11 miles there will likely be some pain somewhere in your foot so don't be deterred! Had I worn my hiking boots I probably wouldn't have the soreness in my ankles but hiking boots are definitely not required for this hike. I have the kind of knees that will sometimes hurt on the way down from hikes with large elevation gains but because this one is so minimal I was able to jog from the trailhead back to the car after the entire hike. This trail was not heavily trafficked and provided a wonderful excursion for the day. We started the hike at 11:15am and arrived at Otter Falls around 1pm for lunch and relaxation. There's not much to sit on unless you want to sit where the falls are on steep granite. Again my trainers were not grippy enough to hang up there for long. Hike boots would be great for this part. We lounged around at the falls, continued on to the backside to see the view from the footbridge, and got down about 4:30pm. Note that this hike was a little buggy (annoying flies and other buzzes in your ears but I didn't need mosquito spray.)

This is a pretty easy trail for beginning hikers or ones that want to hike, but have to give…read morecertain parts of their body time to heal and / or not be too strenuous on. Another great point about this trail is that it is dog friendly. Throughout the trail there are small inclines, but no switch backs and the inclines are no more than walking up hills in Seattle. Close to the beginning of the trail there is a choice to go towards Quartz Creek (to the left) or Snoqualmie Lake. You want to go straight ahead to Snoqualmie Lake. There are certain parts of the trail that you can stop at and turn back with still feeling that you have had a sufficient hike. The first point would be Marten Creek, which has a wooden bridge over it and a waterfall to your left. At this point, you have hiked in about 3 miles. Another couple miles up is where you will encounter Big Creek Falls. Which is amazing. The trail does continue on, but Big Creek Falls is usually where most people stop. One point, a little after Marten Creek, it looks like the trail ends. If you go to the right, you can tell that it will lead you right back to the trail. To the left is a pile of rocks. You will want to climb up (not much of a climb or hard to do) through those rocks to continue on. After you reach the top of them, you will see the trail again. Throughout the trail there are a few smaller creeks that you will have to walk over, but no more than a foot wide. Round trip is about 10 miles, if you go to Big Creek Falls, and definitely worth all the miles you walk. Elevation gain is about 700 feet. Directions: Head out I-90, to North Bend take exit 34 Edgewick Road, turn left under I-90, go past the Texaco gas station and turn right on Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road (FR 56), drive the gravel road 12+ miles, just after crossing the Taylor River bridge there is a fork in the road stay left on the Taylor River Road (FR 5630), continue to the gate and park in the lot.

Mailbox Peak - hiking - Updated May 2026

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