Climber dies after fall near Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead Sunday

Oct 5, 2026, 7:52 AM

A view of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Trails Association)

(Photo courtesy of the Washington Trails Association)

BY MYNORTHWEST STAFF

MyNorthwest.com

A climber is dead after a fall Sunday near the Middle Fork Snoqualmie trailhead.

Eastside Fire and Rescue said crews responded around 5 p.m. Sunday to reports that a climber had fallen.

King County Search and Rescue is aiding in the call. Tragically the fall patient is deceased.

— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) October 5, 2026

King County Search and Rescue also responded.

The trailhead is about 12 miles northeast of North Bend. No other details have been released.

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