Marten Lake

Marten Lake 1006

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Update 3/21/2007

Ranger's Report

Weather

Road Condition

Distance:

2 miles one way

Hiking Time:

1.5 hour

Trailhead Elevation:

1700 ft

Elevation Gain:

1700 ft

Season:

June - October

Difficulty:

Moderate

Rating:

Best - Very Good - Good - Fair

Use:

Light

Users:

Hikers

Region:

Snoqualmie Ranger District

Maps:

USGS Snoqualmie Lake & Lake Philippa
Snoqualmie Ranger District Map
Printable Topo Map

Permits:

Northwest Forest Pass is required
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Regulations

Driving Directions:

From Seattle take I-90 East to Exit 34. Turn left at the Stop. In 0.6 mile turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road (#56). Continue for 12.2 miles (gravel road starts in 2.5 miles) to the junction after bridge crossing. Road #56 turns right, but you should go straight on Taylor River Road #5620 for another 0.4 mile to the gate. Park at Snoqualmie Lake # 1002 trailhead at the gate before Taylor River bridge. Continue on foot for 2.3 mile to the trailhead on the left about 150 feet before Marten Creek bridge crossing.

Trailhead:

No campsites, no toilets.

Trail:

June 24, 2000

Make sure you have enough water with you before going up the trail. Also use your chance and take a look at a small waterfall that is a little way up the creek before bridge crossing . The trail is rough with lots of blow-downs, roots and mud. For about one mile trail climbs steeply through an old grown forest until it reaches the bushes, where it evens up a little for about 0.5 mile, offering views of surrounding mountains. Entering the woods again trail gets very steep for another 0.3 mile. An easy descend for about 0.2 mile leads you to a nice campsite with a view of the lake, pretty island and impressive cirque on the other side of the lake .