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Recreation Region: Snoqualmie Ranger District

Quartz Creek Road 5640

Bike the Taylor River Road to a junction at 0.3 miles. The left fork enters the Quartz Creek drainage, climbing to views of Garfield Mountain and the Middle Fork valley. The road bed is steep and rocky so be prepared for a workout.

General Information

A Recreation Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the trailhead.

Getting There

Directions

Travel on I-90 to exit 34. Turn north on Edgewick Road. In 0.6 mile turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road (Forest Service road 56). Stay on Forest Service road 56 for 12.4 miles to junction of Forest Service Roads 56 and 5640. Continue straight ahead on Road 5640 for 0.2 mile, parking near the gate.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 11, 2025