Trail Maintenance and Restoration at Russian Butte View

We need your help to keep Washington trails and trailheads safe and accessible this spring!

Our work will include repair and maintenance to trailhead facilities and the river access trail. We may also do some restoration work. We will brush back encroaching vegetation, install woody debris and plants on eroded slopes, remove invasive plants, and possibly do a bit of trail surfacing.

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

• Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)
• Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)
• Gloves

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

• Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
• Rain gear
• Big sack lunch
• Water for the day (3 liters minimum)
• Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc.

To reach the Russian Butte View Day Use Area from Seattle: Interstate 90 East: Begin by heading east on I-90.

Exit 34: Take exit 34 for 468th Ave SE.

468th Ave SE: Turn left onto 468th Ave SE and continue for approximately 0.6 miles.

SE Middle Fork Road: Turn right onto SE Middle Fork Road.

Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road: Continue on SE Middle Fork Road, which becomes Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road, for about 11.6 miles.

Destination: The Russian Butte View Day Use Area will be on your right.

Please note that the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road can be narrow and winding in sections. Drive cautiously and be prepared for limited amenities and parking upon arrival.

The Russian Butte View Day Use Area is a small river access point located along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road. It features a short, gentle trail leading from a paved parking lot directly to the river, providing visitors with convenient access to the water.

The area offers picturesque views of nearby peaks, including Garfield Mountain and Russian Butte. The site is used be boaters seeking calm waters for launching watercraft.

Amenities at this site are minimal, with no facilities available. The parking area is a small pull-out, and a brief walk through the woods leads to the riverbank.

This spot is popular for activities such as boating, picnicking, and enjoying the natural scenery of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and surrounding mountains.