Preston–Snoqualmie — paved Lake Alice return
Washington · Rail-trail
From Lake Alice Road follow the paved trail east for up to two miles Retrace at the outward cap, actual end or first barrier. Traffic-road detours and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Fall City / Snoqualmie · Washington
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated eastern rail-trail section
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Local hills, bridge ramps and crossings may require effort. No surveyed maximum grade; snow, ice and wet weather can make the path unsuitable.
- Starting location
- Preston–Snoqualmie Trail public Lake Alice Road SE parking access, WA
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Mapped named trail corridor reference, not the selected trailhead or parking entrance. Follow the separate written public start.
Preston–Snoqualmie — paved Lake Alice return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Preston–Snoqualmie Trail public Lake Alice Road SE parking access, WA.
Use signed ordinary public park/trail visitor parking only under current gate, fee, pass and event controls. Walk to the bicycle path; private, school, business and reserved parking is excluded.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: From Lake Alice Road follow the paved trail east for up to two miles Retrace at the outward cap, actual end or first barrier. Traffic-road detours and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved designated eastern rail-trail section. Local hills, bridge ramps and crossings may require effort. No surveyed maximum grade; snow, ice and wet weather can make the path unsuitable.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Source review, not a field inspection or same-day all-clear. Bridge 2 about .75 mile east of the western Preston trailhead is closed indefinitely. This separate Lake Alice/eastern return avoids that bridge and the steep gravel switchbacks near Preston–Fall City Road. Local hills remain. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.