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Asahel Curtis Nature Trail [2 hike reports]
Washington > Central Cascades > Snoqualmie+Pass Pictures | Trailhead Location | Hike Reports
Asahel Curtis Nature Trail - Asahel Curtis Nature Trail trailhead near Snoqualmie Pass
Asahel Curtis Nature Trail is a short 0.75 mile loop that passes though one of the last remaining old-growth forest stands within the Snoqualmie Pass Interstate-90 corridor. The Asahel Curtis Nature Trail is an easy, fun and informative hike to be used as either a quick warm-up for the Annette Lake trail or an educational hike to bring your whole family on. The trail is named after Asahel Curtis, an early day outdoorsman, photographer and mountaineer based in the Seattle area. He is noted for his documentation of the natural history of the Pacific Northwest through "glass-plate" photography. Along with recording nature in the Pacific Northwest, "Asahel was a keen observer of people, places and events, Asahel documented the Washington timber, agriculture, fishing and mining industries...the building of the dams on the Columbia River, and Seattle's ambitious regrade project." (Wikipedia, Asahel Curtis)

Type Length Difficulty Rating Gain Latitude Longitude
Forest 0.75 mi 1 / 5 7 / 10 100 ft 47° 23' 37.5'' N 121° 28' 27.3'' W

People
Hikers

Accessibility
May-November

Cost
Federal Northwest Forest Pass

Maps
Green Trails: #207 Snoqualmie Pass, #207S Snoqualmie Pass
USGS: Snoqualmie Pass
Elevation Stats
Elevation profile for Asahel Curtis Nature Trail
Trailhead:1900'
Low Point:1900'
High Point:2000'
Destination:2000'
Gain:100'
 
Hike Featured In...
Day Hiking Snoqualmie Region
By Dan A. Nelson
  
Trailhead Location
GPS Coordinates:
47° 23' 37.5'' N
121° 28' 27.3'' W
Contact Information:
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snoqualmie Ranger District - North Bend Office
902 S.E. North Bend Way
Bldg 1
North Bend, Washington 98045
Tel: 425.888.1421
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/
Driving Directions:
From Seattle, E on I-90 to exit 47. Right off the freeway toward Tinkham Rd. Left on FSR 55 for 0.4 miles to trailhead at end of road.

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Pictures
A log bridge near the trailhead takes you over Humpback Creek
A log bridge near the trailhead takes you over Humpback Creek

A log bridge near the trailhead takes you over Humpback Creek A fallen tree supporting new plant life near the trail A bench cut into a giant boulder makes a good resting place Humpback Creek running along the first part of the trail

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Asahel Curtis Nature Trail - by freespirit444Friday, October 02, 2009
Cute little informative nature trail. Good family walk. Was going to do the lake but a swarm of hornets made that impossible. :-) If you could have a day where you combined all nature trails in the area it would be a good day!   
Miles Hiked:0.75
Trail Condition:Good
Weather:Partly Sunny
Crowds:Light
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Asahel Curtis Nature Trail - by NancySWednesday, September 03, 2008
Excellent trail and except for I-90 noise, quiet. Did not see a single person (several cars in the lot were likely hiking the Annette Lake Trail)

I remember going to Hump Back Creek (which this trail crosses) when I was very young (1960s) and the hike brought back happy memories.   
Miles Hiked:0.75
Trail Condition:Great
Weather:Partly Cloudy
Crowds:None
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