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Snoqualmie Falls, Snoqualmie, WA
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Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls is an outdoor activity in Snoqualmie, WA, part of the Seattle guide. Cost: free.

6501 Railroad Ave SE · Snoqualmie, WA

Why you should go…

Snoqualmie Falls drops 268 feet into a forested gorge and has drawn visitors since the late 1800s. A short paved path leads from the parking area to an observation deck right above the falls, with a steeper trail down to the base for a closer look.

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  • #hiking
  • #nature
  • #day trip

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