Snoqualmie Falls WASHINGTON
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Franklin Falls dropping down a rock wall into a shallow pool, with hikers on the gravel bar

Waterfalls near Snoqualmie Falls: a one-day loop

Franklin Falls near Snoqualmie Pass, August 2022. Photo: Steven Pavlov · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Three waterfalls, one highway: Snoqualmie Falls, Twin Falls and Franklin Falls sit along I-90 within about 30 miles of each other. Together they make an easy, varied day.

Updated · Independent visitor guide

Snoqualmie Falls first

Start at 8 or 9 a.m. at Snoqualmie Falls, the biggest of the three at 268 feet. See the upper deck, then walk the trail to the lower viewpoint; allow about 1½ hours.

Twin Falls in Olallie State Park

Drive about 20 minutes east to I-90 exit 34 and the Lower Twin Falls trailhead in Olallie State Park, where you need a Discover Pass. The Twin Falls hike is about 2.5 to 3 miles round trip to a 135-foot falls and a bridge over the canyon; allow 1½ to 2 hours. Eat in North Bend on the way past.

Franklin Falls near Snoqualmie Pass

Continue east to exit 47 and Denny Creek Road (Forest Road 58). The Franklin Falls trail follows the South Fork Snoqualmie River for about a mile to a 70-foot falls pouring into a pool beneath the I-90 viaduct. The final approach is steep and rocky and slick with spray. A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park in summer.

When to go and what to bring

This loop is best from late spring to mid-fall. In winter the Forest Service does not plow Denny Creek Road to Franklin Falls, which adds miles of snow walking and real avalanche danger; skip it then. Bring both passes, a rain layer, snacks and shoes with grip, and check the best time to visit for water levels. More trails are in our hiking guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Franklin Falls in winter?

The Forest Service does not plow Denny Creek Road in winter, which adds miles of snow walking and avalanche risk. Skip it in winter.

Sources & current information

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Keep planning your visit

Lower Twin Falls dropping through a forested canyon on the South Fork Snoqualmie RiverAttractionTwin Falls

Twin Falls is a 135-foot waterfall on the South Fork Snoqualmie River in Olallie State Park, reached by a forest walk of about 2.5 miles round trip. It is 20 minutes east of Snoqualmie Falls and far quieter.

The gray rock face of Little Si above evergreen forest, with clouds and snowy peaksThings to doHiking nearby

Snoqualmie Falls sits at the doorway to the most popular hiking country near Seattle. These trails are all within about half an hour of the falls; choose by how much climbing you want.

Snoqualmie Falls and its gorge covered in fresh snow under a pale orange skyPlan your visitBest time to visit

Snoqualmie Falls changes more through the year than most waterfalls, because its flow depends on rain, snowmelt and how much water the power plants take. Here is what to expect in each season.