Reinig Bridge — Local services in Snoqualmie

We just used the bridge as a starting point for a bike ride up to Rattlesnake Lake. There is a small parking area at the foot of the bridge.

Note that it is necessary to carry bikes up a short stairway to get to the bridge deck. If you have a heavy bike (like an e-bike), it would be better to park in North Bend at the park on Ballarat Ave between 3rd and 4th.

The ride is flat to North Bend (2.5 miles), then climbs at railroad grade (up to 3%) for a little over 7 miles to Rattlesnake Lake. From there we continued up the Palouse to Cascades Trail for another 5 miles or so, until we ran out of water. The ride back was mostly coasting on the shaded trail. Our tire pressure was too high at 70 psi, and will try 50...

Most Seattle locals don't know what kind of gem they have right here. The Snoqualmie River is always picturesque, especially in the fall when the trees start to turn. Parking is usually open right here, and you get some of the best photography opportunities if you catch it just on the right day (dusk or dawn). Only a short mile walk or so, just know that it can be combined with other trails in Three Forks or Snoqualmie (parking by Fall City and Falls local) to create quite a long walk. Not often crowded (when I've come here) and...

I went here ages ago but never knew the name of it til now, although its still a rather unassuming name for such a beautiful place. A strudy, pedestrian only bridge that connects to a large network of nearby trails, you will often find people bridge jumping into the water below. Sand banks nearby make for ideal cooling spots, and parking is mostly always available. Don't leave any valuables in your car since the area attracts mostly bored teenagers. There is also a beautiful tree lined road just around the bend (cue the...