Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley Family Nature Walk

Join Greenway Trust Education & Volunteer Senior Manager Becca Kedenburg for a fun, hands-on nature walk designed especially for kids and families. Set in the beautiful Camp Brown Day Use Area, this experience 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.

Through a guided nature-themed scavenger hunt, participants will learn how forests, rivers, and wildlife are all connected, and simple ways they can be good stewards of the outdoors. 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. The short, flat trail makes this an easy and accessible outing for a wide range of ages and abilities with plenty of opportunities to pause, explore, and play.

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 hiking shoes and comfortable clothing
• Plenty of water
• Sun protection
• 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

Please meet at the Camp Brown Trailhead and be ready to hike at 10 a.m. Watch for Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust event signs! Please note that a Northwest Forest Pass is required at this trailhead. We highly encourage carpooling whenever possible.

PLEASE DO NOT rely on Google or Apple maps which can be out of date or incorrect.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. If you reach the Middle Fork Trailhead, you've gone too far.

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Just 40 miles from downtown Seattle, the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley offers a rare blend of wild beauty and easy access within the heart of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. Here, rivers, forests, and mountain views come together in a place where people of all ages and abilities can connect with nature.

Over the past 30 years, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and partners have helped transform this valley into a model for sustainable recreation and ecological care. Now, we’re working to secure its future by building a long-term stewardship fund to maintain trails, protect habitat, and ensure this special place remains accessible for generations to come.

Join us on the trail and experience the valley for yourself.

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.

Questions? Please contact us at info@mtsgreenway.org