Marten Lake Trail #1006
This semi-abandoned route leads out to an impressive alpine lake, making it more than worth the extra effort needed to navigate the overgrown trail.
Total Distance: 8.4 miles
Total Ascent: 1900ft
Highest Point: 3000ft
Total Ascent: 1900ft
Highest Point: 3000ft
To get there, take Exit 34 off I-90 and take a left on 468th Ave. Follow the road past the truck stop for about a half-mile until you reach SE Middle Fork Road, also known as Forest Road 56. Take a right and continue to follow the twists in the road until the pavement runs out. Continue on FR 56 for 12 miles, crossing the Taylor River. Once across, keep to the left for another quarter mile to the end of the road and the Snoqualmie Lake Trailhead. View Google Directions >>
The Marten Lake Trail #1006 is an unmarked spur off the Snoqualmie Lake Trail #1002. Keep an eye out for the bridge spanning Marten Creek a little over two miles down the trail, the first major bridge along the trail. You should not cross the bridge – the trailhead is about 100ft before it.
The steep and narrow path hugs Marten Creek through old growth forest for about a half-mile before spilling out into an open brush-filled canyon and eventually reaches the lake. While difficult, this is a great hike if you are looking to escape the crowds and see something off the beaten path.
There's a lot more to Marten Lake, and you can learn all about it in Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
The steep and narrow path hugs Marten Creek through old growth forest for about a half-mile before spilling out into an open brush-filled canyon and eventually reaches the lake. While difficult, this is a great hike if you are looking to escape the crowds and see something off the beaten path.
History
There's a lot more to Marten Lake, and you can learn all about it in Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide. You'll find a trail map, route descriptions, history, and more for this and many other hikes throughout the State. Help support hikingwithmybrother.com and the work we do by picking up a copy!
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