Pratt River Connector & CCC Trails

getting there

Take Exit 34 off of I-90 and turn left onto 468 Ave SE. In a half mile, turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road (Forest Road 56). Drive 12 miles to the Middle Fork Trailhead (1,000 ft).

on the trail

Pratt River Connector Trail

6.6 miles round trip with 50 feet of elevation gain

Hike southwest and downstream along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River on the Pratt River Connector Trail (No. 1035). In 3.3 miles reach the Pratt River Trail and a backcountry campsite. Turn around here or continue southeast along the Pratt River  on primitive trail.

CCC Trail

6.8 miles round trip with 50 feet of elevation gain

Cross Forest Road 56 (Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road) and hike north, then west, and then southwest on the CCC Trail (No. 1264), an old forest road, downstream along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. Reach Forest Road 56 again in 3.4 miles. Turn around here or walk west on the road  0.1 mile west and pick up the CCC Trail continuing west as far as desired.

Pratt River to Pratt Lake

25 miles round trip with 3,500 feet of elevation gain

Hike the Pratt River Connector Trail (No. 1035) 3.3 miles to the camp at the start of the Pratt River Trail (No. 1035) and continue on the Pratt River Trail 9.1 miles to Pratt Lake (3,385 ft).

notes

• Combine the CCC Trail and CCC Road Trail for a long one-way day hike with a car shuttle or key exchange.

• Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Day Hiking
• Seasons: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Easy
• Length: 7.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 200 ft
• High Point: 1,100 ft

• Land Manager: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
  Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Snoqualmie Ranger District (MBSNF)
• Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12