Name: John Wayne Pioneer Trail: Hyak to Rattlesnake Lake
Rating: 3.5

“A rail-to-trail conversion that features a two-mile tunnel, four tall railroad trestles, and scenic views of the valley.”

— Rick Oakley

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Family Friendly Start at Hyak and its all downhill! Riding through the tunnel is a unique experience that the kids will love.

Bring a charged bike light and some extra layers. You'll need it for the very long, dark, and cold tunnel.
Before you start riding, make sure to leave a retrieval car at the end of the trail. Unless you want to pedal all the way back.
Snoqualmie Tunnel is closed from October to April. Snow and ice are common on the trail in the winter, and the trail passes through avalanche chutes east of Bandera.

Description

Also known as the Iron Horse Trail, this gentle descending trail is an easy ride for adults and kids and is popular with families as a point-to-point ride that starts at Hyak and ends at Cedar Falls for an enjoyable 22-mile downhill ride. Can be done with bike trailers (e.g., for kids), with hybrid bikes or cyclocross. The trail features many scenic viewpoints of the upper Snoqualmie Valley. Note that the steep climb shown in the elevation profile doesn't account for the tunnel through the mountain.

Bike camping is also possible, with bike-in campsites located at Alice Creek and Carter Creek. Bring $12 cash to complete the on-site self-issue.

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Local Club: Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

Land Manager: Washington State Parks - Olallie State Park

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Jul 27, 2018

Atanas Malamov

4.6mi

May 26, 2018

Bert Hui

Rode in the opposite direction specified. Rode from Cedar Falls, WA to just west of Cle Elum. 32mi

Jan 2, 2018

Danila Popov

great ride. frosty 13mi

Jul 8, 2017

Vikram Sahney

Rode from Hyak to Rattlesnake area as part of a large group ride organized by The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. Great day out for the family! 20mi

Jun 21, 2017

Athena Brooke

May 13, 2017

Katie Fox

Oct 23, 2016

Sean Nessen

Leisurely ride from Hyak down to Rattlesnake Lake 21.4mi — 3h 40m