Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley Family Nature Walk

Join Greenway Trust Education & Volunteer Senior Manager Becca Kedenburg for a hands-on nature experience designed especially for kids and families. Set in the beautiful Camp Brown Day Use Area, this outing invites young explorers to slow down, look closely, and discover the natural world all around them. Whether it’s your child’s first nature walk or your family already loves the outdoors, this experience is a great chance to make lasting memories together in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley. 

What to Expect: 

• A nature-themed scavenger hunt around the ½ mile loop trail 
• Time by the river where kids can either explore freely or participate in a mini science lesson where they will test the water and learn about what makes a river healthy for fish and other wildlife 
• Optional: bring a packed lunch to picnic together by the river, or hike back to the trailhead  

This experience will help youth build a sense of curiosity, responsibility, and care for the environment. Parents and caregivers will enjoy the setting just as much, with towering trees, river access, and scenic mountain views providing a beautiful backdrop.  

This event is a perfect opportunity to learn and connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, while also fostering a deeper connection to our environment. Participants will learn about the vital work of a local environmental nonprofit, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, and discover how you can play a role in preserving and protecting our cherished natural spaces. 

The Greenway Trust designed and built the Camp Brown Trail in partnership with the US Forest Service, Northwest Trails, and McClung Construction from 2019-2020. It’s a beautiful trail for all ages and abilities – come see it for yourself! 

These events are free to attend, but we welcome donations to support the ongoing work of our nonprofit and to help offset the cost of running programming such as this. Thank you for supporting the Greenway Trust!

• Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing 
• Plenty of water  
• Sun protection and/or layers depending on the weather 
• Snacks and/or packed lunch (we will picnic together by the river at the end of the event) 
• Northwest Forest Pass 
• Be sure to complete your online waiver in advance 

Northwest Forest Pass required for parking. There will be no cell service at the trailhead, so please plan accordingly.

Directions for Camp Brown:

PLEASE DO NOT rely on Google or Apple maps which can be out of date or incorrect! Take a screen shot of these directions or type in GPS coordinates instead:

GPS Coordinates for Camp Brown: 47°32'33.5"N 121°33'04.3"W

From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 34 (Edgewick Road). Turn left (north) onto 468th Ave SE and follow it to the junction with the SE Middle Fork Road. Turn right and continue up the road (which turns into NF-5600) for 11.4 miles to the Camp Brown Day Use Area parking lot, on the right side of the road.

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