Snoqualmie Falls Trail is a 1.6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Snoqualmie, Washington that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Free parking. No permit required. Restrooms and gift shop are at the parking lot. There is one covered picnic area at the park and several table located near the covered area. Picnic areas cannot be reserved. Note: There is no barbequing allowed in the park. There are two parking lots, the upper level lot and a new lower level lot. The lower lot is at N 47 32.731; W 121 50.437 The lower lot has a new launch site for kayaks and canoes.
Snoqualmie Falls PO Box 1957 Snoqualmie, WA 98065
From Seattle, E on I-90 for 25 miles to exit 25 toward Snoqualmie City. Turn LEFT (at the bottom of the ramp) onto Highway 18/SE SNOQUALMIE PKWY. Drive 4 miles and Turn LEFT onto RAILROAD AVE SE / WA-202. Drive 0.5 mile to one of the parking lots on both sides of the road.
Nice and warm. Beautiful walk. Slightly muddy but nothing proper strides can’t handle. If you park at the bottom it’s a great leg workout, a brief great leg workout. Pretty short but I’d definitely revisit.
Obviously there’s a beautiful view at the beginning and end - the falls - but the rest of the trail is beautiful PNW plants etc but generally basic. It’s a shorter trail with all decline down and all incline up. Going up is an endurance challenge for sure, but is wide enough to stop easily for others to pass if you need a break. Parking can be a challenge, so leave some extra time to find a spot.
Went today with my 4 boys and had an absolute blast!! The waterfalls were roaring soooo nicely! The trail was super maintained and the lower part of the trail was open which was so nice! Super easy for just about anyone. There was one small hill going back upwards where my four year old complained for a few seconds but then he champed it out. Tons of places to take really good pictures. Definitely check out the bottom area because it’s well worth it. From the parking lot across the street to the very bottom of the trail and back to my car was clocked it at 2 miles. So easy, doable and a must have for everyone totally worth it
Very easy, and family friendly trail. Park across the street from the lodge, take the bridge across, and follow the path towards the back near the falls. The signage isn’t great, so you’ve really gotta look for the trail sign. As of today, Jan 26, the lower trail was open. Really cold, and windy so dress in layers. You definitely work up a sweat coming back up. Was not crowded at all on a Tuesday. Encountered very few people. There is a little picnic area down at the bottom if you want to bring a lunch. And although the bathrooms are closed, they do have port-a-potties, but not maintained well. Really pretty views of the falls both from above and below. Happy hiking! Enjoy :)
Changed a lot since I was here last. LOTs of people. My dog Pebbles fell in the river luckily I grabbed him quickly!
Perfect 50° weather. It really doesn’t get much better than that.