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Asahel Curtis Nature Trail 1023

Begin at Annette Lake Trailhead or Asahel Curtis Picnic Area and enjoy a short, easy walk through one of the last remaining stands of old growth in the Snoqualmie Valley. You’ll cross Humpback Creek several times before the trail raises gently into a grove of mature Douglas-fir, western hemlock and western red cedar trees. See mosses, ferns, orchids and a large variety of wildflowers in late spring and mushrooms on the forest floor during fall. Listen to winter wrens among the trees and occasionally spot a pileated woodpecker. This is an excellent walk for families with young children, as well as for older people, but use caution on the cedar boardwalk planks that are slippery when wet. Follow the short connector trail to the Asahel Curtis Picnic Area to the north.

Washington Trails Association Hiking Guide and Trip Reports

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

1023

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

The trail is closed to motorized vehicles. Bicycles and stock are not allowed.

Snoqualmie Ranger Station sign in front of District Office

Address: 902 S.E. North Bend Way, Bldg 1 North Bend, WA 98045
Phone: (425) 888-1421
Hours: Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mbs_pao@usda.gov

Getting There

Directions

Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and then turn left on FS Road #55 and drive 0.5 mile to the large parking lot on the right. The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot next to Humpback Creek. This trail can also be accessed via the Asahel Curtis Picnic Area.

Nearby Recreation Sites

Last updated July 15th, 2025