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Snoqualmie Falls

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.

  • #waterfall
  • #hiking
  • #nature
  • #day trip

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

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