The Snoqualmie Valley Heritage Trail can be enjoyed from many starting points along its 30+ mile length, connecting communities from Duvall to North Bend and linking the natural and cultural history of the valley.

For a full valley experience, travelers may begin at either the historic Dougherty House in Duvall or the Cedar River Watershed Education Center at Rattlesnake Lake. The route can be completed in either direction, by foot, bicycle, or car, with options to explore historic districts and interpretive sites along the way.

Route Description

South to North: Duvall to Rattlesnake Lake

Dougherty Farmstead (Duvall):
Begin your journey at the Farmstead House, a preserved 1880s homestead and museum site that captures the early agricultural life of the valley. At this location you will also find the Cherry Valley Cemetery. Follow the Cherry Valley Road down to Highway 203 (Main Street) and proceed toward town. At the stoplight cross the street to the park and ride. Go through the parking lot to connect with the Snoqualmie Valley Trail.

Cherry Valley:
Travel north briefly to explore the site of the early Cherry Valley townsite, one of the first settlements in the upper valley.

Duvall Historic District:
Head back into Downtown Duvall, where historic storefronts, the Duvall Visitor Center, and early 20th-century commercial buildings reveal the impact of the railroad era. Next head to the Duvall Depot, where you can access the Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT).

Snoqualmie Valley Trail to Carnation:
Follow the SVT south along the old Milwaukee Road railway grade, through scenic farmlands and wetlands. Arrive in Carnation, where the Carnation Historic District preserves the town’s early 1900s character as a center of dairy innovation.

Carnation & Tolt-MacDonald Park:
Visit Tolt-MacDonald Park, where interpretive signs explore Snoqualmie Tribe heritage and the early agricultural community of Tolt. Cross the historic suspension bridge for views of the confluence of the Tolt and Snoqualmie Rivers.

Trail to Fall City:
Continue on the SVT southward to Fall City. Take the short side trail into historic downtown Fall City, a once-thriving mill and river transport hub. Interpretive markers highlight early homesteads, schools, and the town’s connection to the Snoqualmie River.

Fall City to Snoqualmie:
Return to the main SVT and continue to Tokul Road. From here, follow Tokul Road to the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Visitor Information Center, a key interpretive site for understanding tribal stewardship and ongoing cultural connection to the Valley.

Historic Downtown Snoqualmie:
Follow State Route 202 through Historic Downtown Snoqualmie, home to the Snoqualmie Depot and Northwest Railway Museum, where exhibits and historic trains share the story of how “The Railway Changed Everything.”

Meadowbrook District:
From Highway 202 (Railroad Ave) turn on to River Street and then turn onto Park Street to explore the Meadowbrook Historic District, once home to the Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Company’s company town. Continue through Meadowbrook Farm, a cultural landscape rich in Snoqualmie Tribe history, where interpretive signs explore thousands of years of human use.

Tollgate Farm:
Rejoin the SVT near the Snoqualmie Valley Golf Course and continue east to the Tollgate Farm side trail. Take the interpretive loop through Tollgate Farm Park, one of the oldest continuously farmed properties in the valley.

Historic Downtown North Bend:
Travel along North Bend Way to explore Historic Downtown North Bend, with its early commercial core and mountain-town character. Rejoin the SVT at Ballarat Avenue.

Rattlesnake Lake & Cedar River Watershed Education Center:
Follow the SVT north to its terminus at Rattlesnake Lake, where the Cedar River Watershed Education Center offers exhibits on Seattle’s mountain-to-tap water system and the upper watershed’s environmental history—completing your journey through the heart of the Snoqualmie Valley.

Route Highlights

• Total Length: ~30+ miles (one way)
• Surface: Primarily gravel and packed trail with short road connections
• Accessibility: Suitable for walking, running, biking, or segmented touring
• Themes: The Railway Changed Everything, Natural History of the Valley, Snoqualmie Tribe Heritage