two women riding bikes down the Palouse to Cascades trail

Scenic Bike Adventure

The best way to ride through the Snoqualmie Tunnel and down the scenic Palouse to Cascades trail.

Operations Update

Updated 1/21/26

Heads up! Winter is being a bit stubborn at the moment, so we're trimming back our operations to focus on areas that will provide the best possible experience with the snow we have. With conditions and coverage deteriorating at a few areas, we're going to pivot to Summit West and Alpental , until we see a change in conditions.

Summit West:
• Open 9am-9:30pm Monday through Saturday
• Open 9am-5pm on Sundays

Summit Central, Silver Fir, Summit East, and The Nordic Center
• Closed until conditions improve

Alpental:
• Alpental open 9am-4pm daily, with a 10am opening for Edelweiss Chair.
• Please note limited terrain due to extremely hard refrozen snow conditions.

Our goal is always to provide as much as we can, no matter what Mother Nature throws our way. We hope to reopen some of these lifts and areas next weekend, but it all depends on conditions and snow depth.

Conditions Report

AT A GLANCE

A Ride to Remember

~3 Hour Scenic Bike Ride

Convenient Shuttle Service

Recommended for Ages 8 & Up

The perfect weekend adventure in the mountains! Riding the scenic Palouse to Cascades trail is a fun, memorable way to experience this beautiful region of the Washington Cascades. Along the way you'll pass through the famous Snoqualmie Tunnel - a 2.1 mile long decommissioned railroad tunnel, then take in beautiful views of nearby peaks, cross historic trestle bridges, and checkout old snowsheds. Some groups can complete the ride in well under 3 hours, it all depends on your pace and number of stops along the way.

The best part is, the trail is almost entirely downhill and our shuttle service can bring you back to the top! Making it an easy outdoor activity for families. We recommend ages 8 and up.

Shuttle rides and bike rentals must be booked online. Already have a bike? Shuttle rides can be booked separately.

PALOUSE TO CASCADE TRAIL

Take Our Shuttle

Available Thursday-Sunday

$30-$35 Per Rider

10:45AM Departure From Silver Fir Lodge

2:00PM Pickup at Rattlesnake Lake

Our shuttle service makes it easy to get back to your car after enjoying your ride from Hyak through the Snoqualmie Tunnel down the Palouse to Cascades trail to Rattlesnake Lake. To ride the trail and use our bus, simply park at Silver Fir Lodge, pick up/load your bike, and take our shuttle to the entrance of the Snoqualmie Tunnel at Hyak. Enjoy the trail ride, then meet the shuttle at the designated pickup location and time for a ride back to your car at Silver Fir. The Rattlesnake Lake pickup location provides a 21 mile bicycle ride that is primarily downhill.

Our shuttle and bike trailer can transport up to 14 riders at a time. Seat space is limited, so always book in advance.

Note: If you are renting a bike, please arrive at least 30 minutes in advance.

DEPARTURE LOCATION

PICKUP LOCATION

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RENTAL SELECTION

Rent a Gravel Bike

Bike rentals must be booked online. Inventory is limited, so book early to help ensure you get your preferred bike. We have kids bikes and adult bikes that are ideal for use through the Snoqualmie Tunnel and on the Palouse to Cascades Trail. They also come equipped with a headlight for use in the dark tunnel.

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