Snoqualmie Lake, Bear Lake & Deer Lake — Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025

The trail from the Snoqualmie Lake trailhead to the Nordrum Lake fork is in great condition, relatively flat, wide, and “fast.” On the weekday, some day hikers coming/going from Otter Falls or Rock Creek falls. Once you pass Rock Creek you may see few people. This part of the trail is “easy.”

If you’ve never been, once you pass the Fork for Nordrum Trail, you hit a steep climb all the way to Snoqualmie Lake. There are some large trees/logs over the trail, and some overgrowth, but there is nothing too difficult to get over. The bugs start to welcome you about 100 meters into the trail. This section of the trail is “strenuous” due to the elevation gain. Don’t let the first 5 miles fool you. This trail has some work in store!

We did 3 nights/4 days - with a continuation out to Deer/Bear lakes. Really great campgrounds, and the hike between Snoqualmie and Deer lake is so beautiful that we did it twice!!! You really get great views of the mountains and down into the lake.

We had one day of rain but it stayed warm. Pretty much had the campsites to ourselves on the weekdays.

BUGS! All three lakes you’ll be swarmed. A bug net for your head is a must, and try to cover up your skin. Gnats especially, but at Deer/Bear lakes the mosquitoes revealed themselves.

My son and I had a great time though, despite the bugs. It is part of the experience!

(Written in my phone, forgive any errors)