Snoqualmie Falls WASHINGTON
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The gray rock face of Little Si above evergreen forest, with clouds and snowy peaks

Hikes near Snoqualmie Falls

The rock face of Little Si under spring clouds, May 2016. Photo: Zach Taiji · Source · CC0

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.

Updated · Independent visitor guide

Hikes near Snoqualmie Falls compared
HikeRound tripGainParking passFrom I-90
Snoqualmie Falls trail1.4 milesAbout 250 feetNone (park lots)Exit 25
Twin Falls2.5–3 milesAbout 500 feetDiscover PassExit 34
Franklin FallsAbout 2 milesModestNorthwest Forest Pass (summer)Exit 47
Rattlesnake LedgeAbout 4 milesAbout 1,160 feetCheck current rulesExit 32
Little SiAbout 3.7 milesAbout 1,300 feetDiscover PassExit 32
Mount SiAbout 8 milesAbout 3,150 feetDiscover PassExit 32

Easy: waterfalls and lakes

The Snoqualmie Falls trail itself is 1.4 miles round trip with a 250-foot climb back up. Twin Falls in Olallie State Park is the best easy waterfall hike nearby, about 2.5 miles round trip with 500 feet of gain to a 135-foot falls. For a flat walk, stroll the shore of Rattlesnake Lake or a stretch of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, a former rail line.

Moderate: Little Si and Rattlesnake Ledge

Rattlesnake Ledge climbs about 1,160 feet in 2 miles to a cliff-top view over Rattlesnake Lake; it is crowded but worth it. Little Si is a similar effort, about 3.7 miles round trip and 1,300 feet of gain, with a rocky summit facing Mount Si. Both suit fit beginners and older kids.

Hard: Mount Si

The Mount Si trail gains about 3,150 feet in 4 miles to a viewpoint at roughly 3,900 feet. Locals use it to train for bigger mountains, and for most visitors it is a full day out. Start early, carry water and layers, and expect snow near the top from late fall into spring.

Passes, parking and trail etiquette

Twin Falls, Mount Si and Little Si need a Discover Pass to park; Franklin Falls, near Snoqualmie Pass, needs a Northwest Forest Pass in summer. Popular lots fill by mid-morning on weekends. Read recent trip reports from the Washington Trails Association before you go, pack out what you carry in, stay on the trail and keep dogs leashed. For a full day that mixes hikes with the falls, see the itineraries.

Frequently asked questions

What is the easiest hike near Snoqualmie Falls?

The falls trail itself, about 1.4 miles round trip. Twin Falls is the best easy hike with a big waterfall.

Which hikes need a Discover Pass?

Twin Falls, Little Si and Mount Si. Franklin Falls, near Snoqualmie Pass, needs a Northwest Forest Pass in summer.

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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 view from Rattlesnake Ledge over blue Rattlesnake Lake and forested hillsAttractionRattlesnake Ledge & Lake

Rattlesnake Ledge is one of the most popular hikes in Washington: a steady 2-mile climb from Rattlesnake Lake to a rock ledge high above the water, with views across the upper Snoqualmie Valley.

Mount Si and a line of trees reflected in a still pond under a clear skyAttractionMount Si & Little Si

Mount Si is the rock wall that looms over North Bend and the backdrop to half the photographs in the valley. Its trail is a classic Seattle-area workout; Little Si, in front of it, is a shorter climb with big views.