28 | May 31, 2017
Dog Days Visitors to the Snoqualmie Valley don’t have to leave their canine companions behind. The Valley includes a number of trails that allow leashed dogs to roam with their masters, plus a couple of off-leash or dog-friendly parks. Take your dog on the trail or let him romp at these dog-friendly venues:
Three Forks Dog Park
39912 SE Park Street, Snoqualmie
With an open meadow giving all dogs free range to run and play, File Photos Three Forks Off Leash Dog Park, loAbove: A resident lounges with her pups at Snoqualmie’s Centennial Field Park, where leashed dogs are cated in the Three Forks Natural Area welcome. Below: A family plays fetch with their ball-crazy puppy in the Carnation dog park. in Snoqualmie, is both owner- and dog-friendly. There are eight acres of open space for dogs, picnic tables for visitors, water, and access to the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Clean-up bags are available.
Iron Horse Trail and State Park
150 Lake Eastern State Park Road, North Bend
Miles of trails await you and your pooch pal at Iron Horse State Park. Clip on the leash and get ready to walk or run in the 1,600-acre park, lined with more than 100 miles of trails built on old railway lines. The former railroad turned public recreation corridor gives visitors the time to enjoy spectacular scenery, bird watching and wildlife. It is supported by Railsto-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization working to build a network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors.
Rattlesnake Lake
19901 Cedar Falls Road SE North Bend
Views, hikes, and a brilliant blue lake are only the beginning at this popular park a short drive from Seattle. Bring leashed four-legged friends on one of the many trails around the lake, or up the steep hike to Rattlesnake Ledge for a panoramic 270-degree view.
Tolt-MacDonald Park
31020 NE 40th Street, Carnation
Don’t leave canine friends behind when you picnic in the 574-acre Tolt-McDonald Park. Leashed dogs are welcome in the park and on the 500-foot suspension bridge that crosses the Snoqualmie River and provides views of the river and Cascade foothills. For a chance to stretch your legs, follow the trail past the ball fields to Carnation’s home-grown off-leash park, eight acres of fenced-in grass that your dog will love.