Oxbow Loop Trail
Snoqualmie Region
As of March 22, 2026, the Oxbow Loop Trail is mostly dry with some wet and muddy sections reported. Several trip reports from January and February noted small fallen trees on the trail, some of which may be challenging for those with mobility issues. The lake has been observed with a thin layer of ice in January and February. Road conditions on SE Middle Fork Road have varied, with reports of ice and frost in January, particularly in shaded areas. Parking at the trailheads was about half full in January. Expect to step over a few small downed logs.
generated from 46 reports
Conditions at a Glance
Trail
Minor obstacles posing few problems
2 of 2
Snow
Snow free
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Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
2 of 2
Bugs
No bugs
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Sources
The trail is in good condition. Mostly dry, with only a few wet and muddy spots, and a few small fallen trees to step over.
took about an hour and a half with some stopping, very wet of course.
We combined this with the Garfield Ledges hike. Got most of it in before the rain started. The trail is in great shape. The moss this year is exceptional. It appears to like this mild winter.2 mi l...
Just posting to say that the small downed logs are still there (would be challenging with mobility issues) and that there were a pair of river otters playing together in the lake!
A nice short all-season hike on a crystal clear day. There were great views of the mountains through the bare deciduous trees but a bit disconcerting to see the prominent peaks in the surrounding area...
It was 32 degrees as we began our clockwise meander from the large parking area. The restrooms were clean and stocked with paper. There was one vehicle at the TH when we arrived at 1230. A pair of run...
We wanted a shorter mellow hike today, so headed for one of our favorite easy view hikes, Oxbow Lake.The Middle Fork Road was icy today between the Mailbox and Granite Lakes trailheads in the place wh...
We wanted to go snowshoeing but decided to wait for a refresh of the snow before we do that. Instead, we chose to enjoy this "short and sweet hike" closer to home. I'm glad we did. We took a leisur...
Happy winter solstice! And happy year of monthly Oxbow Loop hikes to me! I’ve visited this trail every month in 2025, and it’s been rewarding to see how it changes with the seasons. It’s been such a m...
Short solstice walk in the wools. Saw one other party. Plenty of blowdowns from recent storms but not hard to get around….
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