NOTE: As of January 2012, Hancock Forest Management requires a $75 permit for access to trails on their land. More Information
This is the name given to the trails east of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail near Fall City by mountain bikers, named after their access points off of Tokul Road (see their nice map, linked below) and the general location around Tokul Creek. For horseback purposes, though, the best parking is at the Fall City Park arena, with access to both the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and the Tokul Trails across Rte 203 via SE 39th Place (see directions below). Note that there is a pair of logs you must step over to get around the gate at the end of SE 39th Place.
The trails themselves consist of a vast mix of single-track trails and logging access roads -- when you run out of single-track in one spot, ride down a road and find more. Some trails are steep and challenging, others are mild and open. This is an easy spot to get lost in, though, so bring along a map or two. Most trails are unsigned, though some have been named on the maps linked below -- doesn't mean you'll find a sign at the actual trail.
Since many of these trails are used by mountain bikers, you may encounter mountain-bike obstacles, as well as trails that are too steep or rough to be suitable for horses. In particular, the trails marked as "Kamikaze" and "Clear Cut" on this map are not designed with horses in mind, including obstacles and extremely steep slopes. In general, after reaching the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, turn LEFT (north) to reach gentler sloped trails, as many of the ones to the right are so steep as to be impassable by horse. This map shows a topographical view of the area, though it is hard to see where the Snoqualmie Valley Trail is on it.
Open now: Trail access from the Fall City Park through SE 39th Place was in dispute recently, but is now open once more.
From Fall City, go NE over the river to the roundabout and follow the signs to 203 north towards Carnation. About 200 feet from the roundabout, turn left into the entrance to Fall City Park. There is a gravel parking lot immediately on the left, but better horse-trailer parking can be found by following the road as it curves around to the right; across from the horse arena is a circular gravel road where you can pull in and out easily. A trail from this area leads straight back out to 203 and the equestrian crosswalk to get to SE 39th Place.
You can also get to these trails by parking at the Griffin Creek Natural Area and riding south a few miles on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail -- see the directions on that page.
Length: many miles of trails and logging roads
Surface: dirt, gravel, muddy spots, roots, hills
Share with: mountain bikers, hikers
Fall City Park has a horse arena across from the parking spot.
Parking for: 12+ trailers
Combination of timber lands, easement agreements with the county, and other arrangements. Some private lands without easements may be subject to future development.
Map:
Evergreen Mt Bike Alliance's map of all Tokul trails
(note that the Griffin Creek trails marked on this map are
closed now)
Trailmeister's map of Tokul West trails (may be slow to
load)
Topographical map of the Snoqualmie Forest area
