9.7 hr
Overview
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. <br><br>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.
Trail Stats
35.7 km
444 m
1181 m
297 m
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Photos
A few blooms add some color alongside the trail.
A few blooms add some color alongside the trail.
The wide gravel trail makes for easy going.
The wide gravel trail makes for easy going.
Part of an old avalanche shed that protected the train tracks along the John Wayne Pioneer Trail.
Part of an old avalanche shed that protected the train tracks along the John Wayne Pioneer Trail.
A large group ride prepares to enter the tunnel. A unique, cold (~40F even when 80F outside), and very dark experience. Good lights are a must!
A large group ride prepares to enter the tunnel. A unique, cold (~40F even when 80F outside), and very dark experience. Good lights are a must!
Typical section of trail. Wide and well groomed.
Typical section of trail. Wide and well groomed.
The exist of the Snoqualmie Tunnel. A small cascading waterfall is off to the left.
The exist of the Snoqualmie Tunnel. A small cascading waterfall is off to the left.
Small waterfalls and streams are just off the trail, offering an opportunity to refill (treatment recommended) or just cool off!
Small waterfalls and streams are just off the trail, offering an opportunity to refill (treatment recommended) or just cool off!
Depending on the time of day, riders can catch some nice sections of shade.
Depending on the time of day, riders can catch some nice sections of shade.
Getting closer to the end, the smooth tread is still going.
Getting closer to the end, the smooth tread is still going.
The trail is smooth and the views are great. Enjoy!
The trail is smooth and the views are great. Enjoy!
Another big trestle! This one is over Mine Creek.
Another big trestle! This one is over Mine Creek.
Enjoy phenomenal views from the trestle along the John Wayne Trail.
Enjoy phenomenal views from the trestle along the John Wayne Trail.
Crossing the trestle over Change Creek.
Crossing the trestle over Change Creek.
Another big trestle adds to the excitement!
Another big trestle adds to the excitement!
The trail is smooth and wide... we rode the trail with our two kids in the trailer. You can ride it with a typical hybrid bike or a cyclocross too.
The trail is smooth and wide... we rode the trail with our two kids in the trailer. You can ride it with a typical hybrid bike or a cyclocross too.
Crossing one of the many trestles! This one is over Hansen Creek.
Crossing one of the many trestles! This one is over Hansen Creek.
Alice Creek Campsite is a worthy respite from a day of summer riding.
Alice Creek Campsite is a worthy respite from a day of summer riding.
Great views abound from the trail of all the mountains along the I-90 corridor. This is likely Bandera Mountain.
Great views abound from the trail of all the mountains along the I-90 corridor. This is likely Bandera Mountain.