Snoqualmie Falls Reviews

We started our morning visit with a great view of.. fog. Decided to walk down to the lower viewing deck, and I’m so glad we did. The walk down took about 30 min (with photo stops), had a lot of neat tree/forrest & hydro-electric dam views, and ended in a boardwalk at the lower falls. It was beautiful. Clean restrooms and a parking lot were available at the bottom. The walk back up to the upper parking area took 20-25 min.

Gorgeous waterfalls not too far from Seattle an well worth the short trip. You can even get decent food nearby.

It was a pleasant hike by the falls. The parking fees per hour were about four dollars. We were out for about 90 minutes.

If you love nature and waterfalls this is a lovely site and activity for you. The falls are absolutely lovely but for me it was all the flora around the falls that had me mesmerized stunning flowers and blueberries line the pathways. There is local history that should not be overlooked either. If visiting this area it is a must see and do.

Just a short drive of 30 to 40 minutes away from Seattle, this is one of the things to see when you’re in Washington. We heard about this place from our concierge at the hotel We stayed at in Seattle.

This is a free place to see one of the iconic waterfalls in Washington. There are different points of view to see the falls. There is also a visitor center with a coffee shop and gift shop. If you decide to go to the lower viewing areas as we prepared to hike. Unfortunately, my family and I didn’t go because we had our father who was on a mobility scooter.

The great thing about this place is that there are signs for ADA and plenty of parking.

I hadn't been to the falls in years. We took teens to the falls. Despite all the signs everywhere, and our state is good at mask wearing, there were MANY that were not. Not even passing someone on a trail where they should put it on quickly.

When we got down to the river, there's now a boardwalk (used to be able to go right to the river). This is a narrow area for photo taking. I was quick there, as there were just too many crowded here and not wearing masks.

I saw in the parking lot a few plates from out of state, not sure if you're the tourists not wearing them????

Wonderful view, and plenty to see if you enjoy nature. The trail is steep so make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, especially shoes. Other than that if you plan on walking the trail make sure you wear light clothing and dont layer up since walking back up is going to have you sweating.

We only went to the upper viewing points. The trail signs aren’t the great but the falls were very nice. It’s only around a 45 minute drive from Seattle. There’s plenty of free parking, or you can pay $7 to park right in front.

We stayed at the lodge to take a break. The falls are just refreshing to see and hear.
Gotta see at night

Beautiful falls. Also has a nice trail near the falls and also a beautiful 1.5 mile trail through the forest without any inclines. It is accessible through the free parking lot across the Salish lodge:

We stayed in the adjacent lodge 15 years ago in a room overlooking the river just ahead of the falls. We commented at the time and this thought was confirmed on our latest visit that, whilst obviously serving a vital service in providing electricity, the hydro electric station is a blot on the beauty of the falls. Moving down to the bottom of the falls you feel the power of the water and the beauty of the falls themselves. Parking here is very expensive (presumably to keep visitor numbers down) with a small car park immediately next to the entrance and another over the footbridge to the opposite side of the road. I cannot begin to imagine what the search for a parking place would be like in the height of the tourist season. The adjacent town of Snoqualmie is well worth a visit with plenty of eateries and quaint little shops available.

Put Snoqualmie Falls on your bucket list! Besides the breathtaking waterfall, the town is incredibly charming with plenty of eateries, shops, activities for adults and kids. I can’t wait to return to Snoqualmie Falls!

I visit here often, and each time I see so many people who were unprepared for the trail down to the bottom of the falls. Especially on a hot day, this is not a good choice for people in poor health or for young children who can't walk far. And it's not a good idea to try it in date-night clothes and heels, ladies! The trail is easy enough going down, but the way back up is a fairly unrelenting climb, and I always see people sweating profusely and really struggling.

Some tips: If you plan to do the trail and are not looking for a work-out, park at the lower parking lot (Lower Snoqualmie Falls). There are public restrooms there, and water fountains. This way you can start by hiking up, and if it is too hard, you can go back down to the car. You can also walk along the boardwalk to see the falls from the bottom. This walk is a much easier one. Then you can drive to the upper parking lot to visit the viewing platform.

I've visited the falls many times, but yesterday I discovered that seeing them at dawn and in moonlight is especially wonderful. An easy trip from Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, and other major cities in northwest Washington, the falls are a must see. And there's free parking!

The falls was beautiful! Parking right next to the park entrance where you can walk out to see falls from the top. Then it is a half mile down by river to see the waterfall from the bottom. It very steep walking down the trail and hard to walk back up. There is plenty of places you can sit on while hiking down trail to rest and take in nature. Once at the bottom of trail there is what they call a boardwalk you walk to see waterfall. You not close to the river at all. Also, bathrooms are located at top and bottom.
Small gift shop up top and snacks. Oh plenty of places to bring a lunch for a picnic!!

Easy to access water fall just a short drive from Seattle. Easy walk from the parking lots to the viewing platform where the view is great. (park at the opposite side of the falls where it is free) Interesting and educational information of the falls being the first fully underground hydro-power plant. You can take a nice stroll (about half hour) to the down stream of the falls where the new power plant is located.

So glad we made time to stop while going from one National Park to another on vacation. Unless you really want to or need to park in the small paid parking lot, the huge multi level parking lot across the street works well. It has an enclosed footbridge to get across the road. Lots of people, but worth the walk to ALL viewing spots. It is spectacular!! Information boards hold lots of historical facts & history.

Great place to stop and enjoy beautiful trees and waterfall. If you take the hike from the visitor center to the fslls, be careful! They call it an easy hike but it can be slippery! Worth the trek but watch your footing. A great day trip outside Seattle!

We love driving from North of Seattle out East to Snoqualmie Falls, especially in the Spring. The rivers are high, the valley is filled with blooms of every color. and the leaves are sprouting. You never knew the were so many colors of green. On top of that, the falls are generally larger than normal. This year did not disappoint.

Our 14 and 15 year old daughters have indulged their parents, yearly, in making this trip. Every year they find something they like about it.

The park is technically closed for the coronavirus shelter in place order. The lower park was gated shut and the 1/2 mile hike was not an option. The flowers were in bloom and the park was beautiful.

Personally, if you have time, this is a must visit when in Seattle.

Amazing place to visit
The falls were amazing
Highly recommended
Gift shop available
Paid parking available arrive early 10 am

Nearby stores & reataurants (6min away) in a newly developed area. The Falls is a short walk on paved walkway. Not recommended for elderly due to the incline. Lots of steps to go on, as you descent.

Mighty, high and large. Beautiful!
We also did visit the quaint little town of Snoqualmie with the open-air train museum and the park.

We visited the Seattle area before taking a cruise to Alaska. We wanted the entire trip to be spent outdoors visiting parks, etc. Our last visit was to these falls. Amazing scenery, a beach area you can visit, and several lookout points. Highly recommended.

This attraction is a short drive from Seattle and definitely worth visiting if you are in the area. Great views. I visited on a weekend and the parking lots were pretty full but was worth the short wait for parking.

The snoqualmie falls are very nice. In this season the amount of water is impresive as is rainnig all around in January. Also in summer is very nice.

You have to pay to park in the parking lot closest to the falls, but ADA can park there for free. Otherwise, there is a free parking lot across the street. The falls are cool to see if you haven't seen anything like that before, but it isn't spectacular.

While most waterfalls are awesome to see this is a must see. The scenery where this is located is amazing. Make sure you take the path to the bottom the information and sights are great. The view from the bottom of the falls is a little anticlimactic but still worth the 1/2 mile walk. If you are worried about the walk back up it is manageable. I am a 60 year old over weight male and made it no problem. Take advantage of all the benches and you’ll do fine.

Beautiful falls! Unfortunately on my visit you couldn't go to the bottom trail to see it from below, but I still had a great time watching the falls. I briefly walked a trail, but not for too long.

Took 3 kids 6 and under. The lookout was a bit over grown so harder for them to see clearly. Was still beautiful and enjoyable

This was a beautiful place to see, and I’m glad I went. BUT, this trail is rated “easy” by WTA, and I strongly disagree. Getting down to the falls was not bad, but getting back up was challenging. One sign near the start said getting back up was equivalent to climbing a 30-story building!

We visited Snoqualmie Falls on a beautiful spring afternoon. We recommend viewing the falls from the top and then taking the hike to the bottom. It's a good schlep, steep in areas, but there are places for one to stop and read signs about the flora and fauna and history of the area, or sit for a bit. Take your camera!

About 1.5 mi round trip. You can see it from the top and then hike down to the bottom. It's a shady interpretive trail with blackberries and little signs identifying the different plants and their uses by indigenous people. There is a restaurant, but the wait was an hour so we didn't have lunch there. I wouldn't go out of your way to see it, but it's a nice stop if you're in the area. There's also a little railroad museum in town; if you're into that sort of thing, you could make a day of it.

I didn't try to hike this trail, so I have no comment on that..I just went to the overlook and enjoyed the sound of the water crashing downwards and the beautiful views. This was worth a short trip out of Seattle!!

Great hike leading to the river where you can spend an afternoon with family and friends. Most of the joke was paved andamy picturesake spots along the way.

It was our family's first trip to the falls together, and what a gorgeous day! Unfortunately, the crowds are back to pre-covid and so is the mask compliance. About 30% of people weren't wearing masks despite no way to maintain 6-feet distance, and I had a panic attack. Just really an unfortunate way to end a day we were really looking forward to.

We were visiting Seattle and it was recommended to make the short drive to visit Snoqualmie Falls. The falls are only a short walk from the parking lot. You can park above the falls or below the falls. We parked above and took the hiking trail down to the river and below the falls. It was very peaceful and quiet.

What an amazing view! This was an absolute highlight; and there's hardly anything else that can be said. I recommend it heartily and without hesitation.

While we were in Washington to see the 3 National Parks, we made sure to see the state's top waterfall in route between North Cascades and Mount Rainier. If you are travelling between the two parks, the waterfall is really on your way, only a short detour but well worth it. Even in low late summer flow, the waterfall is amazing, dropping nearly 200 feet. When we saw it there were two distinct falls flowing parallel to the bottom. The entire scene is made even more amazing by the hotel that is perched above the falls. There is also a beautiful forest to walk through for a view from the river below. I could say a lot of words, but they would not measure up to beauty God has created in nature. You just have to see it.

I love this place. It always calms me when I hear the water fall and watching it drop hundreds of feet down to the bottom of the river. Fall season is always my favorite season to come and visit this place. You can see the leaves changing in color. In winter, its all white and frozen around. Spring is when the waterfall is in its full capacity as the snow melts from the mountains. I recommend this place to anyone every time.

It's a very pretty fall and you can park very close - not much walking at all. You can also park near the bottom but tricky to get there. I totally missed it until a friend showed me (and even then, it's a couple turns off the main road). At the bottom, you can walk to a lookout or walk to the right to access the river. The river access requires some scrambling over rocks - nothing terrible, but could be a difficult if you lack mobility in some way. The water is freezing of course, but still fun to take pictures. All that said, my preference is for a bit more of a "hike". This is more a pull-off with a sidewalk to the upper and lower overlooks (thus the 4 stars).

5/5. Nice water fall view. Good walk. Great water river to relax and enjoying the scenery!
The journey might be a bit tough for those doing some climbing first time!

We stopped in our trip from Leavenworth to Seattle. It was a very easy waterfall to access with parking, skybridge, and observation deck, but it didn't really hold our attention for more than a few minutes. Not sure it would be worth the trip from Seattle unless you had other activities in Snoqualmie or the area.

It’s a “must see” when visiting Seattle. The place has a nice hike so wear good tennis shoes and try to only carry a bottle of water.

I wasn't blown away by the falls, but it's worth a visit.
The multiple viewing areas are very nicely done and allow for multiple viewpoints. There are also walking trails among the unique regional vegetation that add to the experience. It's a short drive from Seattle. I cannot imagine doing a lengthy tour type visit. I drove in, parked (beware of valet side...cross the street for free parking), checked out the views, walked the trails all the way down to the water and back. I think I was done in an hour.

Beautiful falls — we visited often as kids with our parents and this visit was to remember our late dad. The walk is not for the faint of heart — but a short drive down the hill to the lower parking lot will take you to a boardwalk with an incredible view of the falls. Walk down the paved hill to the river (mind the rocks) to actually get to the water. It’s worth it.

The upper lot is a pay lot (there is a kiosk) but there is also a free lot across the road which has an overpass walkway to take you to the lodge and upper view points. There are signs with the history of the Snoqualmie tribe as well as the origins of the hydroelectric plant. Fascinating!

On a beautiful day this is a must see — then visit the lodge for brunch or lunch.

Agree with other reviewer‘s. Use the free parking across the street and foot bridge over the road. There are 3 observation areas, the lowest one gives the best view. Spent about 20 minutes. Cannot hike down to the base of the falls. Has a nice lodge and restaurant.

These falls were beautiful. The best view was if you walk the mile walk down to the bottom. The falls were so pretty as was the area around them. Definitely was worth the time.

Well organized location with regard to parking and offering multiple vantage points to really view the falls. Handicapped accessible if you need it! Very nice restrooms available adjacent to the parking lot. You must pay to park unless you have handicapped permit. We are both in our 60s and decided to take the path to the foot of the falls. It is pretty steep in places so be careful. Made it down and back up only to see the sign that said the return climb is equivalent to a 30 story building! Climbing down is an adventure but there is a road that will take you to a lower parking area where you can walk into the lower view without killing yourself! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

We also ventured over to the observation deck to view the falls. Just lovely. If not staying at the Salish Lodge, I am not sure I would have driven out of the way to see the falls.

In addition to viewing the falls from the overlooks, I heartily recommend the hike down to the base. It is an awe-inspiring site to hear and feel the water crashing to the valley floor. The hike itself is somewhat strenuous (a few steep slopes), but it is in excellent condition--as is all of this beautiful park--so you can take your time going up and down with no worries.

A very powerful waterfall. A very Nice viewing area, they did a nice job constructing it. Hard to get a good picture at times due to all the mist. It was very windy the day we visited.

One of the worth visiting places . Most scenic falls We can see the TOP and cnclimb down through steps to watch the gigantic falls and river.Nice place and wrth visiting.

It was very misty/foggy at the upper level viewing area, but you could still see these majestic falls. We took the strenuous hike to the lower viewing area and got a much better, less foggy view. Spectacular setting.

Beautiful falls just outside of Seattle just off Interstate 90. Falls can be viewed from the top or the bottom. You can drive to both or take the trail between them. Limited parking during busy times.

The falls are not too far of a drive from Seattle. There is free parking next to the falls with easy walkway to the falls viewing area. You do not need to hike or walk far to get to the water fall viewing area.

Snoqualmie Falls offers visitors a place that is beautiful and amazing just outside of Issaquah, Bellevue and Seattle. The area is quite lovely and there is a nice hiking trail (can be a little tough on some coming back up). The observation areas of the falls offer nice educational information on the falls and the hydro electric facilities hidden beneath the rocks.

There is also a hotel, restaurant, spa and gift shop at the top of the falls that is a huge draw for weddings.

Parking at the falls is monitored very closely. You must buy your parking ticket at the lot or pay $55 fine. A man walks around constantly monitoring the lot.

Who doesn't like waterfalls? We sure do! Snoqualmie Falls is an easy waterfall to visit. The main overlook is a short easy walk from the parking lot. No long hike. There is a short hike to the lower area of the falls if you want to go though. Worth checking out.

Unlike previous reviews, the free parking lot is now easily found to the upper part of the falls. If you don't want to walk all the way down, there are several viewpoints at the top. While it's crowded at the top, the lower viewpoint is closer & less populated. Probably because the trail is STEEP. I had to laugh when we passed one family while we were going back up -- they saw how far they had to walk & turned around! It's a trek, but very pretty, with a wide dirt/gravel path. I'm a bit on the grandma side, but I love to walk, so I thought it was fine. My 7 year old grandson had fun. There were a few older folks that wisely chose to stay at the top.

We paid for parking, walked through the gift shop and sad story space, not until we had walked a loooong way down the trail over ice we see the viewing platforms are closed…for ice. So it was fine for us to walk on ice to go to your gift shop and pay you parking and feel bad for you, we can walk on ice down the steep trails after driving two hours but we can’t walk another 30ft onto the viewing platforms? You couldn’t put a sign to the parking meter to stop us from wasting our money. What’s my parking fee for if not to pay someone to salt or something. Make sure you pay parking to order a $5 coffee and watch the sad video

Snoqualmie is a beautiful city, and Snoqualmie Falls is no different. We first saw Snoqualmie Falls from the Snoqualmie Train that we took from the Norwest Railway Museum. From that, you can see the top of the falls, a good pic of the Salish Lodge, but the best views are at Snoqualmie Falls Park. There are some handicap spots (which are free w/handicap parking pass), and limited number of regular parking spots for $7. Right after we parked we saw a parking meter attendant, so it seems to be monitored pretty closely. There was also another lot across the road and up a bit, but it would be quite a walk for those with more extreme mobility issues. There were also signs in the parking lot further away from the falls that it's a high theft area, so I wouldn't want to park there anyways. There is a sign which makes a nice photo opp right in front of the parking area. After parking at the handicap area of Snoqualmie Falls Park, it's a short walk to the Falls going slightly right. If you go left, there are steps, which may be difficult for some. There was a Puget Sound Energy informational area to the right as well. As you come upon the viewing area of the falls, you can see the Salish Lodge to the left. The Falls had a mist and the it made for beautiful photos. There were birds flying overhead and several trees surrounding the water. There was a picnic area with picnic tables surrounded by several large trees. This is a very nice park, and we'd definitely return if in the area.

BEAUTIFUL A Must see to really enjoy it, a restaurant right there to enjoy
It was so nice and seeing it from different views and levels was amazing

This is a very pretty waterfall not far from Seattle. If you want to treat yourself stay at the lodge which overlooks it.

There are two viewpoints - one at the top near the Salish place and another at the bottom where the hydrodam part is prominent. Ensure to visit both places for the best impact. I recommend it!

If planing to visit, there is a small train of half mile, don’t miss it and come with the preparation of doing it. Lower view point is awesome.

There are 3 decks to view the falls from. All different views from each other. The lowest one was the best. You can hike all the way down to the bottom and it’s a steep hike back but fun. There’s a beautiful rainbow at the bottom of the falls. See if you can catch a photo of it.

We visited on a very wet day so perhaps didn’t get the best impression. However the falls themselves were good and the viewing points excellent. There is a small gift shop on site but little refreshments and nowhere to sit. Wasn’t worth the long drive from Seattle.

We're waterfall chasers so we couldn't just ignore this massive beauty. It's just right beyond the parking spaces, so a really easy walk. If you have a few minutes to spare, this is really a neat thing to see.

Beautiful area including the park and paths leading to the falls. We spent about an hour hiking and watching the falls. Would have been a nice place for a picnic, too.

I would imagine that the falls are much more impressive after a rain or during the rainy season. We stopped and parked at the free lot across the street and walked to the falls via the overpass. We walked down all the observation areas but did not do the hike due to time constraints. Restrooms available. Know that if you take the steps down you have to walk back up. You don't need to stay a long time but worth the stop.

Beautiful falls. the parking situation can be difficult, but the view is worth the trouble! A short walk from the parking lot, you must pay to park but the scenery is magnificent. There was a lot of people there when we went, not sure if it's always like that or not, we went on a weekend!

On a clear day, the 30-minute drive toward the mountains east of Seattle is a wonderful respite. The payoff is the dramatic local area attraction named Snoqualmie Falls. Unlike similar water features in other parts of the country and world, this waterfall is easily viewed and accessible. Numerous platforms are positioned for some fantastic photo ops. Bring some comfortable shoes if you'll want to do some additional walking and/or trail hiking. There is no admission charge, and free parking is also available.

Snoqualmie Falls is only a half hour from downtown (Pike Place area) Seattle. The falls is over 240 feet tall. It is free, and there is plenty of parking. The history of the falls displayed in the gift shop from the native American Indian tribe's perspective is informative and interesting. The history of the building of the falls by a 23 year old engineer and one of the earliest hydro electric plants in the Pacific Northwest is also interesting and is displayed on a large board near the falls.

Worth the trip if you'd like to get out of the hustle and bustle of Seattle for short road trip!

This falls is controlled but beautiful falling over a precipice 270ft tall. Convenient parking at top and at bott_

The Falls are gorgeous at the end of June 2022 with a lot of water flowing. Free parking is across the street where you can travel on a bridge above the highway. There are a few walking paths around the Falls. However, you cannot really get close to the Falls. We wanted to feel the mist!

While visiting Seattle we decided to visit this famous falls. It was a half hour drive and an easy drive. There were free as well as paid parking. Easy walk to view the falls.

We made a day trip to Snoqualmie Falls while visiting relatives in Kirkland, WA in September 2018. We found parking in the uppermost lot & crossed the highway via the covered bridge. We viewed the falls from the upper observation deck looking past Salish Lodge. I spent some time reading the placards describing the context of the water cycle of the watershed, river & falls and the engineering, history & development of the hydroelectric power plants built along the shores of the river & underground. It was interesting history.

My wife's brother suggested hiking down to the lower observation deck below the falls so off we all went, except for my wife's mom who knew we'd have to climb back up. At the bottom of the trail, we went past the powerhouse onto a raised boardwalk over the penstocks & along the cliff face towards the falls. There were lots of good spots for picture taking along the way. After spending time viewing the falls & taking more pictures, we headed back above the powerhouse to the access road leading down to the river. We hiked down towards the water, walked on some sand, climbed over some rocks & took in the sights. There were folks paddling kayaks on the river, some wading in the shallows & others playing along the shore. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Heading back up, we stopped to rest at the lower falls parking lot located about 100 yards above the powerhouse. There were benches, restrooms & a water fountain available. The trail winds about another half mile through the woods from there. It's a little steep in places but shaded most of the way. For those with physical limitations, you can drive from the upper parking lots by Salish Lodge to the lower lot but it's a somewhat circuitous route of about 2 miles.

Beautiful waterfall and a quick hike near Seattle. We went on a sunny, Sunday morning and lucked out with a parking spot, though it looks like that could be challenging depending on the time of day.

There are several nice viewpoints to see the falls along a very steep trail. The trails are paved, dirt or wooden boardwalks and all were well-maintained.

We enjoyed our time there and it was nice to get out of the city.

Our friends took us to Snoqualmie Falls when we visited Seattle. It was an easy short walk to the falls from the parking lot. I have a little trouble walking, but I had no problem here. I loved the waterfall,

Beautiful waterfall. If you’re not up for the hike down, there is a lower parking lot that you can go to to see the lower view of the fall.

The powerplant built on top of these falls, and electrical lines going across the top of the falls take a lot away from the beauty that the falls must once have had. The area around the overlooks is completely built up, and very busy with people. Fortunately you can park for free across the road, and take a skyway across to the falls (see what I mean about built up?). If you or your kids have never seen a large waterfall "in the wild", this is a pretty easy one to take in. You can also see if from below by going a few miles further up route 202. Again, you are going to have to go past the power stations, but once you get past there the view up to the falls is a bit more scenic.

This was a pleasant 20-25 drive from downtown Seattle. Plenty of free parking, but suggest you go early. There is a 20 min walk down to the bottom of the falls and of course up hill 20-30 minutes. This hike (up and down) is not for handicapped or people with disabilities or people using walkers or wheelchairs (so I would discourage because I don't want people to labor unnecessarily) as if it can be dangerous. This event would take 2 hours max if you include the hike (not including if you have lunch at the hotel). The grounds are beautiful and a lovely hotel is at the top of the falls.

Parking:
Free parking across the street from the main parking lot. Use the pedestrian bridge to walk across.
Or
Park in the main lot and pay $7 plus fees for the first 2 hours. $5 each additional hour.

Views:
From the main lot, short easy walk to the overlook. You see the top of the falls.

Next, you can continue on the trail that leads you through the Forrest to the bottom of the falls. This pathway is a bit steep and not recommended for seniors or strollers. It goes down hill first then uphill on the way up.

Or

From the top overlook at the main lot, get back in your car to drive down to the lower lot. Short walk to the bottom of the falls without going through the Forrest.

Restrooms:
Clean building in main lot next to gift shop. Or lower lot has Porto potty.

We did 2 out of the 3 views. Upper and lower, avoided the river view. We paid for parking so we ended up hiking the trail through the forest and hydroelectric turbines. Since we paid for parking, we stretched our time out with photos and stopping, we finished in 1.5 hours.

The falls are beautiful. It gets misty at the view points. The trail is on gravel. It was 40 degree weather but I took off my jacket on the ascent. As far as shoes, we saw a guy hiking in Japanese clogs.

Very spiritual place, admire all the life in this Forrest. If you have time, hike. Otherwise park at upper and lower lot.

This is a great place to visit and has great views of the falls both up top and, following the road for a short distance, down below.
Getting to the falls is easy as it is not far off the Interstate, and it is well marked by signage.
Up at the top, which is near the hotel, there are two parking lots. The closet lot is pay parking, and the upper is non-pay.
Down at the bottom the parking is non-pay. Down there is a boardwalk along the water to a viewpoint.
It is worthwhile to see the view from both vantage points.

Not sure this is worth driving far out of your way, just because it is a fairly quick stop. But it is interesting. The falls are quite impressive. The historical info on the site is interesting to read. The nearby town of Snoqualmie is cute.

If you don’t know about hydroelectric energy than take the tour, it’s interesting. Great place to take a walk/light hike, pretty location for photos.

This is a beautiful area with plenty of waterfall views. You won't have to walk far for the breathtaking views, although you should expect the usual crowds surrounding sights these days. Cute gift shop (surprised to see they were serving Starbucks, but what can you do?) with plenty of options: from stickers and local honey products to T-shirts and postcards. For parking, their is now a large parking lot across the street--bypass the first one and continue up the road to avoid hassling with waiting for a spot.

We were delighted to see Snoqualmie Falls!! An hour from Seattle and only 45 minutes from the SEATAC Airport, the little town of Snoqualmie is charming; the Falls are spectacular; Salish Lodge is wonderful as is the Dining Rooms at Salish Lodge.

The Falls are 100 feet higher than Niagra Falls (but not as wide). They range from a two stream to a six stream depending on rain and control from the river. It's a gorgeous area with mature forest. It is well worth the visit!!!! Bring a raincoat as there is a spray from the falls or you may have a bit of rain.

The waterfall itself is not attractive or huge. There are very few parking spaces in here. Tourists on buses swarm this area.

Everyone who comes to Seattle needs to visit this incredible place. Park across the street however unless you want the greedy owners to collect $7.00 parking fee from you.

My husband and I reached Snoqualmie as it was getting dark, but we still decided to stop and see the falls. We took the short path from the parking lot over to the lookout areas, and we were delighted to find that the views were fantastic because there are spotlights that help to illuminate the falls at night! It was beautiful. The next morning, we were up early, and we decided to take another trip over to see them in the daylight, and they were just as stunning! (Not surprising, of course, but it really was two different experiences to see it at night and in the daytime.) Well worth the stop! We were there too early to check out the gift shop and we were moving on so we couldn't do the trails, but if we are ever in Snoqualmie again, I would happily spend hours here checking everything out.

Not worth a detour! Niagara, Iguazu or Victoria Falls it isn't! There are better falls along the Columbia River Gorge and in Mt Rainier NP. Wish we had spent the extra time there. Location is compromised by the hotel and spa at the top and parking is busy with poor access. Why is it second most visited site in Washington?

We took a small trip out to the Falls from Seattle - not a far drive, but massively worth it. The falls are stunning! The trail down to the river is also nice and you can get another impressive view of the falls, and to touch the river. Stunning place - just be aware that the climb back up is hard!!!

What a great place! Lots of beautiful scenery and information along the hike. The hydro plant is really cool and the falls are pretty.

One of the most beautiful falls I've visited. I have photographed it several times but my favorite photos are the ones I made from the lower falls.

For anyone rating this an easy walk/hike…let me clarify for the non hikers. If you’re not accustomed to hiking, this is a medium-leveled hike!Don’t let the paved path at the beginning fool you. The walk down to the fall is wayyyyyy easier than coming up. Be prepared to stop often, drink water, and meet people along the way. My daughter and I barely made it down after stopping a handful of times. Again, this is from someone who rarely hikes.

Majestic view from top. You need to take the trail which is a short distance if you want to see the falls up close. It was winter season when we visited the place so it was slippery. But still worth to see.

This is a beautiful, huge waterfall and is definitely worth a stop. Once you park, you only need to walk a short distance to view the waterfall. So if you are short on time, you can see it within maybe 10 minutes or less. If you have more time, I recommend walking the trail down to the lower viewing area. You’ll need good shoes as it is quite a walk down and then back up and while it isn’t difficult it also isn’t that simple if you have difficulty with walking/hiking. Note that there is a restroom and water fountain at the bottom and also a restroom at the top, near the parking lot. There is also a gift shop and some food and snacks near the parking lot.

We drove up to the falls and had several adults, 3 teens, and 2 kids under 8 with us. We walked the trail that took us to the bottom of the falls. The path is pretty steep so was OK going down and a bit more challenging coming up. There are plenty of benches along the path to sit down and take a break. We also took our time taking pictures. We walked back up to the main entrance and then to the top of the viewing point which was beautiful and a great spot for pictures. We spent a couple of hours there and then did dinner I town, which was fun ... the town is right there and is very quaint. Definitely worth checking out but make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes if you’re going to do the trail.

Husband and I went here for a date day. a little bit crowded. But the waterfall was beautiful. I would have liked to gone off trail but they are very strict about staying on the boardwalk. Dogs are welcome

Amazes at the sheer volume of water and the noise. Power generating plant built around 1900. Lodge and restaurant. Lots of tourists.

Booked a tour via TripAdvisor (first time!) and had a blast. Pickup from downtown hotel, and only deal was, we had to go to 3 other hotels for pickups. Didn't take too long, and the driver, Don, was great. Very informative on Seattle sights he narrated. First took about 25 minute drive to Goose Ridge winery, a storefront place that had excellent tasting for $10 each - which they waived if you bought a bottle. Next went to Chateau St. Michelle, which was the larger - and better - of the two stops. Nice facility, good wine & gift store. We bought a cheese/fruit/salami tray to take on the tourbus since our guide recommended it for the 45 minute drive to the Falls. At the winery gift shop you can get drinks also, and a mini baguette from Macrina Bakery - very tasty. We arrived at the Falls & it is obviously a major attraction - but not too crowded that we couldn't enjoy it and get right on the rail in the viewing area to get great videos & pictures. Very impressive Falls. Next a short drive to Boehm's Candy factory & store - delicious. A 20 minute ride back to downtown Seattle, and a few hotel stops, and altogether a great tour.

Such an amazing waterfalls to see especially after the area gets a lot of rain. Easily accessible with paved trails to several viewpoints. Wished we could have stayed longer and walked to the lower parking lot.

Snoqualmie falls takes about 2-3 hrs max , Public parking is there right across the street and plenty of parking available . Walk to bottom of the falls is easy and the falls full view can be seen from the base walkway . If you need to dip your leg in the water get down a few steps and you can . There are parking at the bottom near the falls , restrooms are there as well as bottle refill station . Park entrance is free . once done here visit the Snoqualmie ice cream in falls ave - best flavors . Snoqualmie downtown is quaint and beautiful with shops , but all the shops close mostly by 5.00 PM . Twin falls hike and Snoqualmie falls can be done in a day .

What an amazing waterfall with adjacent spectacular restaurant with breathtaking view of the falls, delicious food.

You really cannot spend a lot of time here unless you go to the Salish Lodge for lunch or dinner. It is a beautiful falls, albeit small compared to others I've been to, but if you have never seen falls in all its glory with mist swirling around and that roar, then I would drive the 30 minutes or so from Seattle to see this natural wonder.

We visited Snoqualmie at the end of our trip after visiting Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park. Having been to these other parks first, Snoqualmie was underwhelming. If you aren't going to any other waterfalls, or need an easier hike close to Seattle, this would be impressive. However, after everything else we had seen we felt the drive there was not worth it. It seemed as more of a power plant generator than a natural waterfall like the many others we had seen. Also, you are not able to get close to the bottom of the falls, you are still quite a distance away when at the bottom of the trail (behind a fence). If you are only going to Seattle, and want to visit the closest waterfall this would be a fine visit, but after seeing other places we felt it wasn't worth the drive/time.

If you want to see a beautiful waterfall without a hike, this is it! Just a short walk from the parking lot. And there is a fee to park. I think it was like $7 for 2 hours. There is also a gift shop and a pastry counter that serves yummy ice cream. We got the Chai ice cream with a drizzle of honey. If you haven’t tried it, you must!

This was an amazing site as the water level was high. The falls were beautiful but be careful of the water spray if you don't want to get wet. They have both paid and free parking and a large gift shop.

yes, by all means, GO.......but don't kid yourself about climbing back up that steep grade hill. we were there during a rain....things were slick going down and impossible coming back up. found another parking area and a ride back to the lodge courtesy of the nicest guy ever in a tesla.

Amazing. What a beautiful waterfall. Easily seen from the top platforms and a steep but short trail for the great view from the bottom.

Snoqualmie Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Snoqualmie, Washington that in fact generates a lot of hydroelectric power as well. The nearby Salish Lodge is a great place to get breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, and it is all overall very nice. I would recommend you come in late spring where it's sunny but not too dry to get the full experience.

You need to be at quite good shape if Yor are going to take the walk from the top down to the sea at the bottom, But it is Worth it! For a Twin Peak fan this is a must!!

Road to falls not conducive to driving any big rig to parking area. Driving 43’ MH with tow car. Parked at a truck stop just off the interstate about 8-10 miles from the falls. Unhooked tow and drove to the falls. Certainly well worth the effort to unhook and drive down to the falls. Short, easy walk from parking area to the falls. Stunning beauty!

Beautiful! My kids and I love this hike. Beautiful during the day and at night! Bring comfortable clothes, shoes, rain jackets and water bottles. Stop by the Salish Lodge and Spa if you have time.

Falls can be seen from the top with a very steep hike to view the bottom. I only made it about halfway down due to the steep grade, my husband did continue down and found it to be a very taxing hike. Would highly recommend that those that choose to make the hike be in reasonably good shape.
The area is beautiful, big trees and foliage, nice little seating areas to stop and catch your breath.

Amazing falls, no matter what time of the year. Now that autumn is almost upon us, there is not much water coming down. The displays are very informative, especially about the 23 year old civil engineer who created the initial design for the totally underground power plant. We enjoyed going down the trail to see the river and its mighty power, even in August.

Decided to stop on our way from Leavenworth to Seattle. Would’ve loved to hiked to the falls but we were short on time so we just went to the lookout. Was much more beautiful than I expected, and larger too. The parking is $7, we parked in the big lot right next to the lookout. There are bathrooms, lots of info on the falls to read, was a nice time. We had lunch at Caadxi Oaxaca right after. Was good Mexican food and friendly service.

Fun little hike was worth the stop! Kind a wish I had brought a book to read by the river. Lots of great rocks to climb and sit on. The falls are pretty cool, but I really enjoyed the river part the most! The hike was really pretty as well. It was short and intense in some spots, but well worth the effort.

Snoqualmie Falls are just a short drive from bloated Seattle where there are no parking places. The volume of water over the falls varies greatly, depending on season and rainfall of warm weather causing snow melt. Lots of mist during heavy flow times

Great afternoon spent in a gorgeous part of the world. Absolutely stunning, we got great pics. Had a lovely walk and paddle in the river. It is a lovely spot.

We were staying with friends in the area and decided to see the falls before dinner, almost as an afterthought. Once we saw it, we couldn't believe how we hadn't heard of it before coming. It was awesome and the whole scene is beautiful. After seeing the falls, the quaint town of Snoqualmie is worth a stroll with great charm and some good dining options beyond just the restaurant on site at the falls.

We had a great time seeing the falls and walking through the forest to the bottom of the river. We walked 2.5 miles and explored all nooks and crannies. Highly recommend bringing a water bottle and comfy shoes- as it gets pretty steep.

There are two viewing points for the falls, one at the top and another at the bottom. Both are quite nice. It's a bit of a hike to the bottom, and of course is a bit tougher on the way back up. But overall quite enjoyable and the views are nice. There are other hiking trails in the area as well.

FREE OF CHARGE VIEWING. . . . Go to Salish Lodge and Spa; 6501 Railroad Ave, SE. Snoqualmie. The lodge is small and exclusive. There is a small pay to park at the lodge, but right across the street is free parking. Even though there is parking for about 100 cars in the free lot it fills up quickly. . . . We like to get here early, park in the free lot, walk the bridge over the road (very safe) and use restrooms and get photos on the perfect walkway, viewing area they have here. Although you can spend as little as 30 min. here, you can also hike down the path ( many steps) to a lower view point. Even though it was the end of July with not much rain this year in Washington, the falls was flowing fast and full. It sure is beautiful . . . we then headed out of town and on the left about 4 miles out is a parking area for a trail head, where there were about 100 elk grazing and sleeping. A very nice site. then we went to North Bend that has plenty of fast food venues near I 90 entrance/exit, gassed up and we were on our way. I really like that the Lodge can co-exist at this site and still allow the public to enjoy it free of charge.

The falls are spectacular and visiting is easy. Free parking right near the attraction so you can visit and be on your way in less than an hour.

Natures wonder . Visited seattle and couldn’t miss this amazing falls. Free parking .. though it was crowded we luckily got a parking .. we went on a weekday , and it helped . On the other side of the road closer to the entrance , parking isn’t freee I think .

When we entered and had a look at the falls from the top view , it felt ok . I thought this was was hyped a lot . Then we went a little bit lower and the view was again ok . Didn’t excite us at all. We thought of going back but then someone said there is a small trail to the lowest part of the falls . Thank god we didn’t miss it : the view was just splendid from the bottom most part . Loved it . It was a short 10-15 min walk and worth it . Loved it overall .. amazing for a free visit to a natures wonder ..

So this is a wonderful adventure to take if you travel to Seattle. Not a far drive from the city. Well worth the time. Falls are beautiful. If you have the time and ability walk down to the river and view the falls from the river. Enjoy your adventure.

We chose the falls for a visit when my friend was in town. She has some mobility issues and I was pleased at the number of disabled parking spaces and that parking was free! And the walkways are perfect for using walkers.
The area is well maintained and has placards describing the different trees and plants. The falls themselves are the star but the grounds support that. It is great that it is accessible to all.

The falls are truly beautiful and really accessible. You can park for free (and walk a bit) or pay $7 and be closer (and park quicker in our experience). Prepare for a lot of people but there is plenty of spots to see the falls.

If you’re a hiker, I would skip this and hit a trail so it’s less crowded but if you have kiddos, older folks or less mobile people in your crew this is awesome.

Snoqualmie Falls is often called a “Seattle must-see,” and while the view is nice, it’s honestly not that overwhelming especially if you’re tight on time or sticking close to the city.

The main viewing platform is easy to access, but the hike down to the bottom is a bit much for those with mobility issues. That said, there is an ADA parking option lower down which can make the trek a bit easier if you need it.

If you’re up for the 40-ish minute drive, sure it’s a scenic stop. But in my opinion, there are more exciting things to do closer to Seattle Center that don’t require as much effort for a quick view.

A nice drive from Seattle on a pretty Spring day. The Falls are beautiful, some have said they are not huge, but I'm not sure exactly what they were expecting. They were beautiful. We hiked all the way down to the river. And all the way back up. Let me say, this was not an easy hike by any means. It is paved and there is no actual climbing, but some of the sections were really steep. We had to stop quite a few times to rest. And we are from Colorado. So beware....once you hike down you have to hike up, there is no other way.

Parking was a breeze and there were plenty of open spots (on a Saturday!). We looked around the hotel a little, but felt eyes on us the entire time so we left.

We went into town and had a quick bite after the Falls, and the folks in town were all very nice and friendly. Overall, we enjoyed this day trip from Seattle very much.

We enjoyed our visit to Snoqualmie Falls, visiting both the upper and lower areas. The Falls are just beautiful!

Great time here, beautiful sights. My son enjoyed it even though he didn’t want his picture taken. Got to come check the falls out if around the area!

Yeah, it’s well worth a visit if you are a twin peaks fan!!! Park for free across the street and walk the pedestrian bridge to the falls. It is pet friendly as well, so I took my dog and she had fun too.

Beautiful location ! The waterfall is so pretty. Great downtown area. Very cute. Definitely worth the 45 min drive outside of the city.

Was a bit chilly, but still a lovely clear day to see the falls. Hiked to the bottom which was very steep but worth it. The falls are stunning.

Beautiful falls and lovely hike through the woods to see it all. The diversity of foliage was truly gorgeous. The hike was short but uphill on the way back so leave more time for the return.

The most impressive thing about this famous waterfall is the sheer power of the water when you’re in its presence. It’s rather spectacular. For us on a Monday morning, parking was easy and the walk to the overlook easy. Well worth a short visit just to say you did.

Beautiful waterfall, great sound, wonderful mists coming up from the bottom. Lots of free parking across the street (don't pay to park next to the falls). Lots of different overlooks close in requiring very little walking. You can even hike to the bottom of the falls if you wish. Handy bathrooms.

We went here on a drizzly day...no problem at all. Probably a good idea to wear a raincoat even on a clear day.

A must stop for Twin Peaks fans. We got there early; looks like the parking lots can fill up. Great views of the falls from the top and bottom. Really steep trail down. Beautiful waterfalls.

Quick trip from Renton. Easy walk for my partially disabled Dad. Beautiful views of the Falls! So glad that we came here!!

The iconic waterfalls from the opening titles of Twin Peaks are quite impressive, and following the pathway down a little, gives a better view. Plenty of parking and souvenir shop, as well as the Salish Lodge ("Great Northern").

From the viewing point you have a great view of the waterfall. There is also a short path down to the river, from where you can also get a beautiful view of the falls via a footbridge. The path is of course a bit steep in places but easy to walk and in places very pretty.

Beautiful particularly as there had been heavy rainfall the day before. Prepare to get wet. Very busy . Great gift shop & pretty area.

Stopped by there to walk around and look at the falls yesterday, and it was definitely really beautiful. The weather was perfect, and the area just stunning!

This is no walk in the park. A lot of steep hills, though it was a short hike. The views were also very beautiful, me and my fiancé loved it!

Beautiful falls with great trail system that allows to walk through the forest to see the falls and the thick forest with huge trees. Free parking. Worth the trip.

Beautiful falls, well groomed hiking trail - be sure to walk to the bottom. Scenic overlooks and plenty of opportunities to take pictures of the actual falls.

Washington is so Beautiful and I love it when the falls are living large and on full flow......it didnt rain while we were touring but the day before it did and it really showed

A spectacular, easy to see waterfall that is roaring and we were told it is taller than Niagra Falls. After visiting many waterfalls, I was extremely impressed by this one. We were only able to see the "upper view" which was incredible as the lower access was closed due to construction. Parking nearby the falls costs about $7 and is really close to the falls. Free parking is across the street and there is a short walk to "overflow parking" if it was crowded. This is close enough to visit while you are in the Seattle area and it is impressive enough to make the trip. Snoqualmie is a cute town and be sure to try some wine at WM Grassie tasting room.

Beautiful falls, but not the most impressive in Summer. I'm sure winter would be much better, but tradeoff of freezing cold weather. Just a word of caution if you take the hike to the bottom of the falls, you still have to WALK BACK UP! If you're out of shape like me, take your time and rest on one of the benches along the pathway.

Reminded me of the Fantasy Island water falls, Jurassic Park waterfalls for you youngin's, on Kauai. Beautiful sight to see surrounded by lovely tall pine trees, you know from the Twilight movies. A magnificent sight.

I rate this experience as a 5 out of 5! It was so relaxing. Celebrating a birthday and anniversary was special and the hotel gave us attention beyond expectations. Spa treatments were exceptional, spa rooms and hot tub so relaxing, food was healthy and great and the room with a view of the river was beautiful. We never left the hotel during the four day stay as we were completely contented.

A childhood favorite to return to after 40 years away. I returned with my Aunt, neither of us had seen the falls since the 70s. They are splendid as ever, and the restaurant exceeds all expectations.

Worth all the trouble to find parking. Great viewing area, beautiful waterfalls. It is located next to the Salish Lodge. If you dine at the Lodge, they offer complimentary valet parking.

Otherwise, there is a free parking lot across the road. It will be "by chance" where you end up finding parking. Some are real close, some are up the steep hill. There is a skybridge to walk across.

We really enjoyed the full flow this time around.

We drove here from the Gig Harbor area to see this popular attraction. The Falls are pretty with an easy walk to the viewing area. Not overly 'wowed', but maybe I am spoiled a bit by Niagara Falls, Canada. :) We ate dinner at the Salish Lodge, and then drove in the cute town for some ice cream. All in all, a nice outing.

This is a beautiful Falls outside of Seattle. There are three main viewing points. Two are up top and a few feet from the parking lots and visitors center. One is at the end of a very steep trail. Takes about 20-25 minutes to get down. Obviously, be prepared for the return up the hill.

We had an extra afternoon free and we had seen and done everything Seattle and made our way out of Seattle an hour to hit Snoqualmie Falls and it was worth the drive. Beautiful scenery and the waterfalls are super impressive. There are some hikes down to the lower part of the falls, but we had a toddler in a stroller and didn't venture to far down the trail. Well worth the time to drive out.

I’d been wanting to visit the falls for quite some time, and I was not disappointed! Be prepared to wear some rain gear or you will get wet. The falls are beautiful, but so are the trails nearby! I think we enjoyed our hike down the hill as much as the actual falls. The trail to the lookout was closed, so we’ll have to come back and check it out when it’s open!

The water falls are impressive, and there are good places to view the falls too. Parking is very close by, and good information boards to look at.

This was a beautiful place to visit and not that far from Seattle (about 45 minutes with little to no traffic). There are plenty of observation areas and the trails are well maintained so it is easy to get around and hike. The paths are very steep so be warned of that if you have trouble walking. I would recommend walking the extra mile or so to the lower viewing area.

Definitely gorgeous. For the ease of getting there, free entry (or valet parking), and the immediate gratification of stunning beauty, it ranks high! The posted historical information is quite interesting to read. We had no time for a hike, maybe next time. Other posts give details and suggestions that you should consider.

It is always worth visiting Snoqualmie Falls when you're in the area. No matter the water level, the falls just seem so majestic from every angle. It has been a favorite spot of mine for years.

Definitely worth a trip out to see. An easy drive and plenty of parking. The walk to view the falls was very easy and wheelchair accessible. The falls were amazing - a quintessential northwest landscape.

I had been to several waterfalls . This is a nice and serene place . Family friendly. Restaurants around have a vintage feeling. Overall this place is cool and would visit again.

Well worth the drive, this is a beautiful waterfall that should not be missed! A stay at the Salish Lodge and Spa at the top of the Falls only adds to the magic.

Easy parking and walk to see the falls! Wear your walking shoes as there is also a longer walk down trail that was interesting!

Visited the Snoqualmie Falls sometimes ago. As you see in the pictures, this is very beautiful and I strongly suggest for you to go visit this. Free access very well worth it.

Pretty falls but marred by manmade distractions (hotels and a power plant). Worth a peek if driving by, but don't make a long trip for this. Nearby town is quaint and worth a peek as well.

Typical rainy Seattle day for a hike to lower Snoqualmie Falls. A very short walk from the visitor parking lot along the wooden boardwalk down to the falls. Quick but must visit if you are in the area

Our family was passing through and thought to ‘stop’ in August. I was not prepared for the traffic and lack of nearby parking. Weather was 90 degrees so we chose to NOT park offsite and walk in.
We turned around.
However we tried once more on the way home around dusk. Found parking and had a look.
We spent about 10 minutes...took a few photos and went on our merry way.

It was pretty. Perhaps since I’m a native here, this was merely a great place to get out and stretch the legs. Not a destination trip. It’s been about 25 years since I last saw the falls and I think I’m good for the next 25.

If you were a fan of the show Twin Peaks, then this waterfall is familiar. In fact it’s likely one of the reasons you’ve in town, this along with ‘a slice of cherry pie and a damn fine cup of coffee’. It’s nice and worth a visit if you’re a fan of the show. Otherwise it’s a long out of the way trip just to see it.

I worked Here years ago, my dad worked there before me. It’s a family tradition to go to the falls, everytime I am In town I stop And take in the beauty and nostalgia.
The property has not changed much over the years other that to have the decor updated. I have Done the hike many times and it’s beautiful and scerene

This was a pretty nice stop to see some pretty falls. Very crowed. Nice visit if in the area. Free parking is across the street and an over road walkway to get to the falls area.

Must see day trip about 25 minutes from Seattle. Gorgeous falls. Nature hiking. Free admission. Everyone recommends it and everyone loves it.

Didn't like having to pay for parking. That said, it was very nice, calm and peaceful. with a good view of the falls.

These Falls are taller than Niagara, but the mouth of the river is much narrower, given that hydroelectric generation reduced erosion 100 years ago. They are worth the trip, and the hike. There is a park 2 miles down the road, where you can see them from the bottom. You can access the bottom view either by hiking, or driving the 2 miles and walking 1/2 a mile horizontally. Nice way to spend an afternoon.

being so close to the city we expected this attraction to be crowded on a Saturday afternoon and it was.

There is a great deal of parking across the street for free.

it is a short walk to the falls viewing area.

There is also a moderately steep trail down to the river and the base of the falls. the trail is steep but well maintained. remember it is harder going back up! I think they said the trail was half a mile or so. There are restrooms and picnic areas at the bottom of the trail

it is a pleasant area with some interesting displays about the power generating system as well.

worth a stop if you are in the area.

Very picturesque area and only a short walk from the free parking lot across the street- connected by a bridge. One of the kids had pulled a hamstring the previous day so it was perfect, being able to visit the falls and read about the history of the area along the walk way and a really good view for the falls. Plan about 1hr unless you want to hike some trails.

This is really a beautiful waterfall and worth the visit. We drove there from Seattle and made our way to Mount Rainier after that. Lovely day trip but must start really early.

We drove here while visiting Seattle from the east coast. The falls were beautiful and the teens especially liked taking pics in front of the beautiful flowers.

I have wonderful memories of this place from 20+ years ago. Being able to hike all the way to the bottom, walking across the rocks to the other side and taking a dip. It was Beautiful! Now, there's a boardwalk where you can barely see the falls, IF you can get past the crowds. There's a hydro electric plant that also kind of rounds it. Still Beautiful, but it was so much more.

The drive up to the falls were beautiful. I visited Redmond for work but took a drive up to Snoqualmie Falls on the weekend. The drive was awesome with all the colors of autumn (fall in the USA) and the snoqualmie falls were full and spectacle. It was a sunny afternoon so the it was very busy!

This gorgeous Waterfall is Washington’s most popular scenic attractions. The water cascades for a height of 268 feet amid tons of greenery and wildflowers. The Salish Lodge at the top of the hill frames the beauty of it perfectly. And who doesn’t remember them being featured so prominently on the TV Series “Twin Peaks”. We were fans.

The easy walk to the viewpoint for the Upper Falls via a footbridge is very short. There was a lot of water flowing on the day that we visited. The roar was thunderous, and we even saw a pretty Rainbow.

The Base of the Falls was gorgeous also. The water crashing against the huge rocks, and the river flowing in between boulders was loud, but still very soothing.

According to traditional beliefs of the Snoqualmie Tribe, these Falls are the place where “First Man and First Woman” were created by Moon the Transformer. The ethereal mists rising from the base are said to connect Heaven and Earth. There are several plaques to read about this at the base.

The hike to that base is long and steep, and there are lots of steps involved. Going down was quite easy, but coming back up took a little effort. I am sure they are aware of this, so they have put a lot of items from the Hydro Electric Project (turbines and large pipes) that double up as photo ops and a way for people to stop and catch their breaths. (That Hydro Electric System there is a Civil Engineering Landmark).

These Falls are listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. We were thrilled to have seen them and been able to check off another place from our bucket list.

The falls are easily accessible - we had one in our group on a knee scooter recovering from foot surgery and he was able to get to the viewing level with only a little assistance. This does not take long -- you walk to the viewing area to look at the falls and take some photos and that is about it! I think that there are a few trails that you can do -- one that takes you to a view where you are near the bottom of the falls and you are looking up -- but still at a distance.

Although it is crowded in the day time; it is well worth your effort to see this Falls that is 100 feet higher than Niagara!

Took my grown daughter here (a big Twin Peaks fan). Gorgeous falls, very peaceful. There is a half mile trail nearby to go down near the bottom, but we did not try it.

Nice view of the falls from on top, the hike down a nice and wide trail is well worth the effort, a walk across boardwalk to viewing area gives you a view of the falls from the river level, you go past the hydro electric station with large tubes that direct water into the turbines, down at this level you could really see how low the water levels are, the hike back up took a little effort, $7 to park and a nice gift shop, well worth it!

We went on Sunday June 30, 2019 - arrived around 1:00pm. Parked in the pay parking ($7 for 2 hours) and avoided the free parking as we didn't want to spend time looking for parking. The paid parking lot is fairly small so you will likely have to wait for someone to leave b4 you can park (can't actually wait, have to keep circling the lot)
I was surprised to see so many people there, it's a very popular site, the view is beautiful,there are stairs involved, but not a huge amount. You can get to the viewing area without using the stairs, so that's nice for someone who has to avoid stairs. We lucked out and came across the trailhead to the lower viewing area, we weren't looking for it, just saw the 'trailhead' sign and decided to follow it as many others were heading in that direction...turns out you can drive to the bottom too :) i think many people miss the trail going down ....if you follow the stairs back up to leave then you won't see the trailhead...have to follow the flat cemented path to get to the trailhead. Take proper shoes with you for the trail !!!! I had sandals, and found my foot slipped a few times, nothing major, I was able to catch my balance, it was only a split second slide, but still unnerving. The walk back up wasn't as bad as I thought it would be....if I can do it - you probably can too. The view at the bottom is just as beautiful as the view from the top. I found the drive to get to the Falls a little long..but there's nothing you can do about that...we stopped at the railroad museum, you will pass it on your way to the Falls (if you are coming from the North side), bought some cherries, treated ourselves to ice cream at the icecream shop - so many flavours (they even have licorice ice cream - yummy) and took some amazing pics....

We loved this place. But we were told you have to make sure that there's actually a waterfall to see when you go. We were lucky that the water was flowing when we went.

We were visiting Seattle and decided to visit here to see the falls. While they were pretty, they weren’t anything special. It was a long drive and there really isn’t anything to do other than the falls. We had to park pretty far away and walk to the falls. There was limited parking available closer for a fee but it was full. To get the best viewpoint, you have to walk down quite a few steps, which was not much fun climbing back up. This is not something I would recommend for small children or seniors.

This is a fun activity for all ages. The falls are beautiful. You can view them from above or hike to the bottom.

The falls are a short, easy walk from the free car park area. You take the bridge over the road and then you are in sight of the falls. There are various viewing areas, some where you have to take stairs to but you can get a good view with you using them. There was plenty of water coming over the falls which was good to see. This area is definitely worth a stop off if you are in the area.

We used the free parking lot, so we walked the pedestrian bridge to the viewing area. We didn't have time to find a trail to the bottom of the falls, but it was beautiful!

Took visiting relatives from Oregon to see this beautiful site. No disappointments. Handicap accessible. Bring your camera and a slicker

Pretty falls with nice views from 2 different areas. There's a 3rd view from the bottom. It's a very steep hill going to the bottom. I didn't go. The 2 guys with me took some spectacular pictures but they complained about the walk being farther than you'd expect and they said it was really steep at the end.

A very popular place to visit so parking is a bit problematic, but worth the hassle to see this beautiful masterpiece of a waterfall. Would stop again on our next trip in Washington State.

the falls were pretty, it wasn't far to walk in and easy to park. don't pass it by, its at the very least a nice stop for a break and food

It's located in a park with a nice trail. The view of the falls is breath taking, I would definitely a lot sometime during your visit to just look at the falls to take in the landscape and architecture. The park a great place to walk and hike, it is free and great for all ages. There are very few views like this in America, I definitely suggest visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Went to visit this site in the morning around 10am. Some areas were closed due to ice. We couldn't see much as it was really foggy, but the ice on the surrounding plants were amazing and the morning mist from the fall was breathtaking. We did come back at the end of our day around 5ish and you could see the fall in its entirety. Definitely a sight you don't want to miss if you're in the area.

We stopped to see Snoqualmie Falls on our way to the airport. At over 250 feet, it is a massive waterfall. The water was low when we visited in October and much of the water is diverted for hydroelectric generation, but it was still really beautiful. We parked at the free lot and hiked over to the upper overlook. With full sun and low water, couldn't get great pictures, but it's a must-see for waterfall chasers. We also hiked down to the lower overlook for a different view. It was very crowded when we visited at midday, so would recommend visiting early to beat the crowds and get better lighting.

Great stroll with the family or to start off your day. It is a steep but short walk. It gets very busy very quickly but the trail is wide enough to accommodate. Try to park at the bottom and walk up to start instead of fighting parking at the top by the lodge.

An easy 45 minute drive from downtown Seattle. Parking costs $7.00 there at the entrance but free from the lot across the skybridge a 3 minute walk away. Still debating whether or not to go? Hopefully this picture will help you decide!

If you have only a couple hours to spare and you want to see a beautiful waterfall, then Snoqualmie Falls is a must-see!

We started with breakfast at the Salish Lodge, then walked down the 1.3 mile trail. We went to the boardwalk along the bottom of the falls and the trail along the river.

For those who don’t want to hike back UP the trail, there is a lower parking lot that cuts the trail substantially.

We enjoyed the trail (all uphill hiking back to the Salish parking lot). There are places to rest if you need it the breaks (which we did!)

All in all - we spent two hours along the trail and enjoying the views along the river.

I've visited Seattle dozens of times over the years and we frequently travel on the I-90 on road trips so I'm quite amazed I'd never been here before.

These falls aren't very wide but they are very tall and quite a site. Personally I don't think they're a must do if you haven't been to Seattle before and are having trouble deciding what to prioritize, but they're definitely worth a stop if you have the time. Speaking of time, it's crazy how close they are to the Seattle area given how quiet and the remote the area is. It was only a half hour drive from our hotel in Bellevue.

Make sure you park across the street as that lot is free. The first platform you hit doesn't have the best view but it gets better as you keep walking. Unless you aren't able to do hills, the trail down to the base of the falls is excellent and gives you a different perspective as you can see the falls from the river they descend into (I think you can actually drive to the base too if you don't want to walk). We didn't stop at the hotel but there's a nice gift shop and cafe with public restrooms.

While here definitely stop to check out the charming little town of Snoqualmie

Wonderful day trip out the Snoqualmie Falls. I thought it might be too cloudy or that the water flow would be low but turned out to be quite a nice day for photos. Hiked down to the lower falls. This might be steep for some folks. All trails said this was easy but the sign at the trail warned some people find it difficult. The trail was beautiful and not too many people. Just enough to make it enjoyable. Can't wait to see it again in Spring.

This is amazing, beautiful and worth the trip. We ate lunch there as well and the views were fabulous.

We were in Seattle for baseball and hockey, and decided to head out here for a few hours instead of hanging around the city. The falls are awesome, and there’s a trail that leads down to the Snoqualmie River and a boardwalk with a lower view of the falls. The town of Snoqualmie is a mile away and an easy walk worth doing. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom on our visit

Snoqualimine Falls. Is a steep walk, and it can get crowded, and it is lacking in hand rails. So make sure you have good knees, otherwise just to the viewing platform. They have a nice gift shop, coffee and pastries, and clean portable potties. We recommend parking in the paid parking area, its close, the spots turn over quickly, and easier than crossing the highway.

2000 cubic feet of water per second explode a lengthy cascade down to the river. Beautiful valley, Peregrin falcons nest on the surrounding cliffs. Just a fun adventure. Make note that the parking lot charges for mysterious parking. We got hit for a $50.00 fine.... A good bet.

This was a nice Falls with easy access to see the Falls. The upper level to see the falls from was easy to get to with a very short walk. We stopped on our way from North Cascades to the airport which was on a Saturday in Oct, and was wall to wall people. There is a large parking area across the street that is free, so we were able to secure a parking place. If possible I would try a weekday.

A gorgeous, picturesque sight featuring a beautiful waterfall and surrounding countryside. A great place to visit and if you’re able, stay at the Salish Lodge which is directly adjacent to the waterfall, a wonderful stay! This is a perfect spot to get some great family pictures in. There’s a wonderful trail that you can continue on as well, perfect for an easy hike, then stop in to the gift shop for a nice latte and scone while you pick up a few treasures to take to friends and family back home.

Snoqualmie Falls is a beautiful and iconic spot that’s close enough to major cities to make for an easy day trip, typically a 45–60 minute drive. There are free and paid parking options; the free lot involves a scenic walk across a bridge with views of the nearby Salish Lodge. The falls are breathtaking and offer multiple viewing angles. There’s also a trail that leads to the base of the falls for those up for a short hike. Though we skipped it due to traveling with kids and a larger group. Even on a busy day like the 4th of July, the experience was smooth and enjoyable. Restrooms are available, and there’s a small gift shop for those who like a souvenir or two. A great mix of nature and convenience that makes this place a top pick.

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Absolutely beautiful! A must see if you're traveling to the Seattle area. About 45 mins from the city. If you type in Snoqualmie Falls into your GPS it will take you to the paid lot at the top of the park where the falls are. There are other free lots further down the hiking trail and elsewhere in the park.
We were able to see the falls, hike down and touch the water and then hike back up. It was a great way to spend the morning.

Two things I love trains and waterfalls. Took the short drive from Seattle to visit this place and I was really impressed. Area is beautiful, only thing I would change is I wished I went during the summer. Nice opportunity for photos.

What a spectacular place to visit. Amazing views of the falls and the Salish Lodge goes out of their way to make you feel at home.

It was a beautiful day with relatively light attendance due to COVID-19. Had a great time with the other masked visitors. People offering to take photos so everyone could be in the picture. Easy to get to viewing area (ADA accessible). You can see it in less than an hour but you could easily spend a couple hours walking the grounds or sitting in the sun.

Always worth a visit especially after a heavy rain or snow melt when the fall run higher than during summer and the drier seasons.

This is by far one of the most incredible views in this area. We stayed at Salish Lodge and the trails around the falls are beautiful.

This is a lovely waterfall located a couple of hours drive from Seattle. There are two parking outs and the viewing platform is very conveniently located with a good vantage view of the falls. For the more adventurous, there is a 30 minute steep hike down for a close view of the bottom of the fall

The falls were fantastic, the views were great, the volume of noise from the falls was exhilarating

This location is a popular tourist destination and the parking was nearly full when we arrived. The site is not only the location of the falls but also a hotel which overlooks the falls and out into the river valley below.

There are well laid out paths for people to follow around the site with both ramps and stairs to get to the viewing locations around the falls. There are a few platforms near the top of the falls and then there is a trail down to the lower view spot.

The trail down to the base of the falls from the top is very steep and unpaved. It has places for one to stop and view the landscape or to catch their breath as you climb back up. At the bottom are two separate paths that lead either to the base of the falls or the edge of the river. If you are not able to walk the path, there is a small parking area near the bottom that can be reached by car.

There are also information boards posted for the history of the location, the power station, and the indigenous tribes that occupied the area. Overall it is a majestic location with much to see.

We decided to see this waterfall as it was a short hike and easily accessible, even for me with bad knees. We were there on a Monday and parking was ample and free. The walking path is well done. Lots of great photo opportunities. Would highly recommend.

Good views but thought the falls might be a bit more spectacular based on others reviews. Would not go out of my way to go here and pay to park. Area was nice, but would rather spend more time in Seattle.

We took a short detour on the road from Spokane to Seattle and visited the falls. They aren’t any near as spectacular as say Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River but they were worth a short detour. The access is a bit compromised and we managed to miss it first time requiring a u-turn. Parking is $7 (plus taxes etc) and there is parking in both sides of the road (connected by a bridge). On our side, the car park wasn’t huge.

There is an explanation of the adjacent power station which is interesting and walks too.

The waterfall was beautiful and parking was well set up, there was a visitors centre, and a hotel. The pathway was well set back into the cliffs. There were a lot of steps for people with problems walking this could be a problem.

This is a site/sight not to miss. One of the truly breathtaking scenes and easily accessible, the falls offer plenty of parking and interesting panels containing the history of the site. This is a gem.

Great place for a day visit. easily accessible walking trails. There's a restaurant not far for a snack

Stunning view, really worth a visit. Just keep in mind you need to pay to park your car on the side of the park... but if you go to the opposite side there is a free parking lot and you just need to cross the bridge to reach the park...

Amazing 200+ foot waterfall not far from Seattle. This is so worth it to see. There is an upper viewing area (easy walk) and a lower viewing area (difficult walk). It’s so pretty and magical from both platforms but be aware for the lower platform — Going down isn’t bad. The hard part is coming back up!

— YOU CAN DRIVE YOUR CAR TO THE LOWER PLATFORM —
My wife and I walked down not knowing this until we saw the parking area at the bottom, and by then she was too tired and worried about going back up. I went back up alone and drove down to get her and that walk/hike back up is steep and tough almost the whole way. To find the lower park in your GPS, put in something like “Snoqualmie Lower Park Plaza” and it will take you to it. It was a short & easy drive. When you get down there you’ll have some steps to go up/down to view the falls, but nothing like that steep trail.

Visitor center and cafe has lots of great items. Super nice staff. Definitely recommend this stop for everybody.

Super easy drive from I-90 and signs along the route to guide you. We parked in the free parking lot across the street and it was quite full. A short walk across the pedestrian bridge and you are there. Two locations for viewing the falls...the second one is better as you can see the entire falls. Nice park explaining how the power of water is harnessed and converted to energy. Well maintained and clean walk on paved surfaces. Definitely worth the stop if you are in the area.

We enjoyed our time here on a Saturday in November. An easy 35-minute drive from Seattle. Given the time of year we visited and the fact that we arrived by 10am, parking was no problem at all. There is free parking across the street, or pay parking ($7, I think) right next to the falls. We chose the free parking and walked across the street using the skybridge. We spent about 15 minutes up top with the overlooks, and then took the trail 1/2 mile to the bottom. The trail is not easy! It took us about 30 minutes to hike each way - and going up required a few breaks! It was definitely worth it to take the trail down to the bottom to get additional views of the falls. There were restrooms/bathrooms at both the top and the bottom of the falls. After the falls we had lunch at the hotel/resort on the premises.

This hike could be accessible by multiple generations as there are wide paved accesses and places you can park closer at the bottom of the trail. We hiked from the top by the lodge and ended up walking about 1.75 miles. If you hike from the top, wear good hiking shoes as there are loose rocks and an incline on this trail.

We parked at the top and had to drive around a few times to find a parking spot. The views from the top were great.
We then saw a sign for a 1/2 mile hike and thought okay that won’t be bad. It ended up being a steep gravel path down to the bottom. 😳 didn’t realize that!! Make sure to wear walking shoes!! Felt longer then a half mile. Wished there were markers letting you know where you were going and how much farther.
The bottom view point was very small. Wished it was larger so we could spend some time there to view the great views

Snoquamie Falls is an attraction worth visiting if you are in Seattle and have only a Few Hours to spare.It is about Forty Five Minutes Drive From Seattle.A picturesque Falls with good view points.There are aFew Trails also and the falls generate Hydro Power and if you are inclined you can visit.

Beautiful falls but trail blazers beware. This trail is up and down hill, so prepare for a hike. Wear the correct shoes, this is no walk in the park.

I loved the Falls! While yes, it is significantly smaller than Niagara Falls, it is really pretty to see! I definitely recommend going down to the lower observation area, you can see them better. You have to stop here!!

Park and walk up to view this lovely natural wonder. Paths down to base of falls with lots of boulders to sun on and dip your feet in the river. Wonderful family outing.

Beautiful waterfall, similar to easy coast Niagra falls. Educational for the youth through energy generation and a short healthy hike. Parking is free.

Snoqualmie Falls is a nice place to take visitors to Seattle. Depending on what time of year you will there may or may not be a lot of water coming over the falls. It is very popular so it can get a bit crowded. There are a few short hikes that you could do.

Such beautiful falls with great groups for a picnic and short hike. Somewhat busy in the 10:00 am hr but getting busier as we left.

We arrived around 10:30am and easily found parking in the large lot. It was a short walk across a covered bridge to the viewing spot. There were actually three that we went to. The first was the most crowded but had two levels of viewing. The next one was down a set of stairs and gave a little wider view of the falls. The third view was downriver from the base and a bit over a mile hike down a gravelly path. Totally worth the hike to not only see the falls and river but also to view the second power plant.

We got lucky with our planning since there was a good rain the day before. lots of water was flowing and mist rose up quite high after hitting the base of the falls.

Lots of informative signage about the history of the falls, the construction and features of the power plant (including a bit of history on the AC versus DC electricity), local tribes and vegetation.

Clean bathrooms were close by in the Salish Lodge (inside after the gift shop on the left).

By the time we left at noon, the parking lot was full.

PS. If you really want to avoid the hike there is a lower car parking lot that makes the trip to the rive level viewing area easier.

Not to be missed. A very accessible attraction. Views of the falls are easy to get to. Bring a lunch and picnic. Tip- make sure to park in the free parking lot.

This waterfall is a must when in Seattle.
It is huge and gorgeous.
We hiked the trail to the bottom and the views were beautiful.
I highly recommend this.

I wouldn't plan a whole day trip here. Though it is worth a stop by if you are in the area. Skip the pay parking. There is free parking across the street. You just walk over a bridge to get to the falls.

I lived in seattle for twenty five years and recently went back to visit. I spoke with ground keeper Bart, He does a fantastic job and is very knowledgeable. Not only keeping the trails clear, but doing an excellent job keeping all the beautiful plants healthy. Kudos to you, Bart!

We had family visiting from overseas and they wanted to see the Snoqualmie Falls. We went on Saturday around 11am and it wasn't very crowded at all. Due to heavy rains the day before, the falls was really impressive. We started at the lower viewing point where we walked along a boardwalk to take pictures, and also down to the river. As we have preschoolers and a toddler with us, we were glad to be on the boardwalk. The last time we came, decades ago, we were able to get much closer to the falls, but this time, it was much safer that we couldn't.

We then went to the Upper Falls viewpoint/park. Parking was easy further away from the falls. It was free all day so even if we had parked in the lot close by, we wouldn't have had to pay. The Upper Falls has 3 main areas to see the falls and take pictures. The 3rd point had a constant mist from the falls. Crowds were definitely heavier in the upper area than the lower.

You can also visit the Salish Lodge & Spa which is quite a fancy hotel. Even the bathrooms are "higher-end". There is a gift shop in the parking lot where you can buy Snoqualmie Falls souveniers.

We stopped at the falls on the way to Mt. Si from Seattle. There was plenty of parking and paved pathway to the shops and restrooms. It is a short walk to the lookout point. We also walked down to the river. It says it's an easy walk, but it might be difficult for some as it is a bit steep. Down at the river we sat for a bit taking in the scenery and cooing off our feet. We were glad we made the stop and took the short walk to the river.

we went to snoqualmine in the end of July 2021. By car it takes 20 mins to go to the falls. The way along is beautiful - meadows, stables and greenery all along. You arrive at snoqualmine and can have a very short walk to the top of the falls. I was spellbound by the beauty. A walk down the falls in a rustic trail was fun, standing of tree branches, exploring new flora. We also get to go to the river side and have some soaking time
Take good along since there is a small outlet for coffee but nothing much to eat. However you can go to snoqualmine town where there is a big market place with lot of restaurants

I've seen the iconic Snoqualmie Falls images for years as a Twin Peaks fan and was a little disillusioned to discover they're not quite as magestic in person as they are on film. Still a beautiful visit and interest history of aquatic power, but I would not necessarily go out of my way for it.

We enjoyed our journey and visit to these beautiful waterfalls set amidst a magnificent forest backdrop. The viewing areas are excellent and the pathways provide a safe way to explore the area

It was very cold at the top of the falls but the view was impeccable!! Nice hike to the bottom viewing point. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Very beautiful, must-see falls near Seattle, very easy to access, large parking lots and courses accessible to all 🤗

A visit to the falls is well worth it if your are in the Seattle area. Very nice views from the top, but would recommend the hike to also view the falls from the bottom. Yes, it is a bit steep, but there are lots of places to rest on the ways up or down. So not a problem if you take your time.

Well worth a visit for any Twin Peaks fan. We parked nearby and took the short walk over to see the Great Northern Hotel and Snoqualmie Falls. There are several viewing decks and views are stunning. There's also a small gift shop, obviously with lots of Twin Peaks related things!

Not as highly expected, not worth the drive and gas money. I had high expectations of this waterfall and the were definitely not met.

Pretty waterfalls with finished trails around it, but don’t expect to burn any calories on the hike. It’s short and was crowded when we were there on a Friday morning. The falls have an interesting story as a source of hydropower. The parking lot is owned by the adjacent lodge, and you will pay $7 to park there for up to two hours. That’s long enough to walk all around the falls, visit the ubiquitous gift shop, and buy a hot dog from the cart.

The two-acre park’s main attraction is the magnificent falls which cascade 268 feet over granite cliffs and are claimed to be twice as high as Niagara Falls. Depending on current water levels the falls width varies from 50 to 150 feet. Parking in the upper parking lot, which is free, allows you access to the sky bridge which has ADA compliance to the observation viewing site (distance from parking lot is about 200 feet). The observation areas allow you to see the falls without traverses the very steep 0.5 mile scenic nature trail which meanders through old growth trees. Although short, the path is paved and has rest areas. The informative signage highlights different plant species, gives history and great historical photos of the area. Leashed pets are welcomed throughout the park. There are multiple picnic tables encrusted in cement pads which are available but there is no barbecuing in the area. Built next to the falls is the Salish Lodge & Spa with two restaurants, gift shop, spa and complimentary valet parking. The lower boardwalk, lower observation deck and all restrooms remain closed. The park is open from dawn to dusk.

This was our last stop after spending a day outside of Seattle after a cruise waiting on our return flight home. We are glad we stopped. It is an easy walk to get to a view of the falls (somewhat obstructed). There are then stairs or a switchback path to another level that has wonderful views. It is very popular and the free parking area is really crowded. They have a paid area as well and that also had quite a few cars in it.

The place is awesome. expensive to stay and eat but the views are great. We drove from California to see it and its a good bucket list place

There is a short hike to the bottom of the falls. But you still have a good view from the parking lot.

This is an easy walk to the falls. A few hundred feet. Easy pay and in and out. Pretty area! Small shop with bathrooms available...

We are a family of 5 with teenagers. This was a relatively short drive from Seattle and got us out of the city and we were able to have an outdoor activity. The upper parking lots had plenty of spots. We did notice one car in the lot had its window broken when we arrived so they are serious about the risk of break-ins. There was an amazing view of the waterfall with hardly any walking, and since we had energy we walked a half mile or so down to the bottom and wandered along the river and saw people kayaking and rafting down there. It was a beautiful trail, all downhill followed by all uphill but lots of places to rest on the way up and shady. We also saw a lavender farm as we were heading back to Seattle which was unexpected.

All the years I lived in Seattle I don't think I ever saw Snoqualmie Falls unless I was too young to remember. Being Twin Peaks fans my husband and I were pretty stoked to show them to our friends who were visiting Seattle with us. They are gorgeous!

My husband and I tried to visit here in July on a weekend and it was so crowded we couldn’t get a parking space. I brought my friend here on a Thursday afternoon and it was easier to park. The falls are beautiful. We walked across the bridge that crosses the road from the free parking lot. Took our unlimited number of pictures then walked town the ramp to the restrooms and gift shop. One can take steps if they want. The park is well taken care of

The views were amazing. I do believe if you are traveling and you can stop by this, you should. It was a quick walk down and back up the hill. We had a great time and had a great photo op there!

this is a great stop that has been beautifully presented for travellers. a great parking (free) area across the street, a covered street pass-over, and two different viewing areas. falls are great. boards are informative. We were on our way from Seattle to Mt. Rainier National Park. Nice drive!

Great history lesson with a fantastic view. You can walk along the marked trail, and they other trail to follow if you have time.

We stopped to view the falls while visiting Snoqualmie in July and really enjoyed the view of the falls. We stop here 3-4 times a year and have enjoyed the view of the falls in every season. It is just a short walk to the scenic look out and it is paved all the way.

Roadside parking lot. Short distance to viewing platform. More walking if you want it. Oh, and the Falls are magnificent!

Visited late afternoon and the lighting was beautiful on the Falls. Plenty of paid parking, beautiful, well maintained trails and picnic tables scattered throughout.

We walked the trail down to the lower viewpoint. It is a short walk, however pretty steep. There is a lower parking lot near the lower overlook.

Only downside of our visit were the lower bathrooms. The permanent ones were closed and porta-potties were available. They were DISGUSTING. Of the 5, 2 were literally nearly overflowing and the others had been fouled by visitors with diarrhea and bad aim. It was unbelievable.

Would definitely recommend visiting this park.

A huge waterfall, between beautiful mountains, on well-developed roads, with free parking and toilets. You can go hiking in several directions, you can go up to the upper part on foot or by car. It is only recommended for the determined on foot.

Beautiful area. Easy walking to see the falls, but there are quite a few stairs. Great photo ops. Easy, pretty drive from Seattle.

Our family was visiting from out of town and wanted to go somewhere before Thanksgiving dinner. This park was open and exceeded our expectations! It was an easy drive from our hotel near the Space Needle. We started at the top of the falls. It was really easy to access the viewing platform from the parking lot. We parked in the paid lit, but we later found out free parking was available across the street.
We were concerned that it was late in the season, but the falls were still going strong.
We visited the gift store and popped into the Lodge - both were nice & we got some cute Christmas ornaments to remember our trip.
We then drove down to the lower parking lot and walked to the bottom viewing platform. The air was fresh with the scent of pine and clean water. Our 2 teen girls complained about the stairs, but my husband and I (in our 50s) found it to be an easy walk. It was a fun, quick and easy trip, and we really enjoyed it. I'd highly recommend it.

We drove 2 hours out of our way to see the falls ... not sure we felt it was worth the extra 4 hours of travel it required ... a natural beauty surrounded by manmade distractions ... We did park at no cost above and below the falls parking lots ... we were there early in the morning and no crowds at all ... well down paved viewing at the top and more a gravel walk at the lower viewpoint. Gift shop was closed but restrooms available.

This was a great stop and is a in a cute town. There is a lovely hotel on the grounds and parking across the street is free and you just walk across the covered overpass that connects you right to the falls. You can view it right from the top or you can walk a short way down for an even better view.

The waterfall is a little more than an hour on the road from Seattle. With a short walk you can quickly get a good overview
Unfortunately the restaurant around the hotel is currently closed due to renovations. There is not a great view of the waterfall from there.

Photos are nice, but a bit underwhelming. Okay to visit if you have plenty of time during your vacation, but can definitely skip if you only have short time.

We traveled with a 6, 4, and 1 year old in tow. The 6 and 4 year olds were able to make the trek on their own due to multiple interesting resting points. The slope is steep, but slow and steady wins the race.

Unbelievable view of a beautiful waterfall! Do not miss the breathtaking views! Free parking and no charge to see God’s work at its best. I am so glad that I stopped for this view. Nice little gift shop on the premises as well. I love Washington’s parks and truly appreciate that they don’t gauge visitors.

It's a really nice place to hike in the beautiful environment and learn something about the golden ages of the engineering, when the powerplant was built on the Snoqualmie river.

Really beautiful waterfall a must see. Great little town, awesome hotel right on the falls!worth the trip for sure.

Beautiful 270-foot waterfalls and the first hydroelectric power plant in the Pacific Northwest. Informative signs such as below give the history. It is worth it to see it in person. There are two main parking areas.

When you enter, left is Salish Lodge and Spa, so turn right to the go to the small paid parking lot. It has the gift shop and bathroom and a small parking lot that costs $7 for up to 2 hours, then $5 an hour. Across the street is a free and bigger lot. There is a covered walkway over the road to reach the waterfall side. Coming down from the walkway has stairs but I also saw hills, so perhaps it is accessible. I am not totally sure.

There are several viewing level areas with great views. The top level is accessible, and after that, you need to go down some stairs. We walked down to the lowest viewing area without going to the trail to go to the very bottom of the falls.

The gift shop sells coffee and pastries on the left side and gifts on the right side. I think the pastries were made a Salish Lodge, the hotel and spa at the top of the falls.
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We paid to park. There may have been free parking a bit of a walk away, I am not sure. We parked at the upper parking lot and lot photos and walked around a bit. Then we walked down the trail to the bottom. I stopped part way down, but the other 2 walked all of way down. They got amazing photos. While I was waiting, I saw several people stop to rest after the trip back uphill. But, the older one in my group could barely catch his breath on the walk back up, needing to stop 4 or 5 times. So, if you don't exercise regularly, maybe move your car to the lower parking lot..

The fall: Nice little fall.

Access: I took the 271, then 208 bus from downtown Bellevue - a 2 hour trip each way, but I was able to see old town Snoqualmie, rode through Issaquah Old Town, and North Bend on the same trip.

There are paid and free parking. The walk from the public bus station is extremely hazardous at the section where the Salish Lodge built a fence around their own parking lots all the way to the road, forcing pedestrians to walk on the road. There were no shoulders.

The walk down to the lower level is easy, but moderately challenging to climb back up.

The Views: Both higher and lower levels have spots to see the fall in its entirety. It's a small fall, not spectacular in any stretch, but worth a visit.

The crowd: I visited on the weekend, and there are other visitors. Adult, children and a few elderly. Some congestion on the board walk, but the crowd moves fast. Plenty of room for everybody.

The facilities: Well kept, with signs everywhere.

Nearby: Old town Snoqualmie is an easy walk (about a mile). Issaquah and North Bend are about 3 miles away. Bus 208 route ends at North Bend at an Outlet Mall. Note that this bus line runs every two hours, and are often delayed between 5-10 minutes.

Overall: A nice visit when in the area. The fall, North Bend, and the Fall city were all prominently featured in the TV series Twin Peaks. Bus ride alone took 4 hours for me, but it's worth a visit for me.

My husband and I have visited this location twice in 2019. Our first visit was during the unusually heavy snowfall . The falls were stunning!!

Falls is ok. Tall and skinny., not magnificent as Niagara as advertised. They get an F for traffic management. If you park in the free upper lot, it takes a long time to get in, and even longer to get out, because they don’t let the traffic out of the lot. Horrible traffic. Not sure if it’s always that way, or because it was a Saturday. There is a lower lot as well. We did not stop at that one, but might be a better option.

The falls are very pretty and worth a visit with different observations points and good photo opportunities. Use the free car park across the road and walk across the bridge.

Stunning falls , amazing engineering thought and vision at age 23. There are 2 spots to view first one doesn’t give you the full glimpse but later one is fantastic

Spent five nights in Redmond visiting family in Fall City, 25 minutes south. Snoqualmie Falls is just 3 miles further along on highway 202. The falls are unforgettable once seen and heard. Easy access. No fees. Lots of free parking steps off the highway and a sub-five minute easy, easy stroll (all paved and well maintained) to the falls, rather, the viewing sites slightly downstream from the falls. Beautiful, loud force of nature "children" of all ages will not forget.

If you're a fan of the original David Lynch Twin Peaks, you gotta go ! Several restaurants are within 5 miles either direction. Easy easy access to I-90.

If are in or traveling to Seattle, Snoqaulmie Falls is only a short 30 minute drive from Seattle and totally worth it! Such a beautiful sight, highly recommend to all my nature lovers!

This is a must visit spot while in the Seattle area! The falls are beautiful and it’s a family friendly place for families with younger children. My boyfriend and I visited and we decided to take the hike and although the trail is steep it’s not a super hard hike at all and it’s completely optional as you can see the falls without taking a hike. Absolutely recommend!

Amazing!! Pictures do not do this place and justice. ADA friendly, lodging, visitors center, etc. it is chilly by the lookout as the list is spraying back up so a coat is advised.

Beautiful! Be sure to allow enough time to read all of the signage along your walk to the bottom of the falls, as you do need to walk to the bottom of the falls - but beware of the walk back, steep and depending upon the weather, can be scorching hot so bring water. The hydroelectric history here is fascinating, and one that apparently was not friendly to the native Snoqualmie people - an excellent exhibit on the First Nation people is in the Visitor's Center, be sure to take the time to read it. This is stilk a sacred and spiritual site to the Snoqualmie people. While marveling at the beauty of the falls and of the trees, wow, try to picture it before the dam was put in, how different it looked.....there are two "before" photos that I found, but they are so old it's a bit hard to imagine.....I recommend lunch at the Salish Lodge, or breakfast, or dinner for that matter, depending upon your hiking schedule.

This was a great stop to stretch our legs and look at the gorgeous falls. The park is well maintained and nicely setup. The falls are beautiful and had plenty of room for viewing. Bathrooms are also available at the park.

It's not Niagara, but it's nice. It's a short walk from the Salish Lodge were we had a spectacular breakfast. The history of the place is interesting if you take the time to read the signs. It was a pretty gray and cold day when we visited, but it was still pleasant.

We were there over Christmas week and it is just breathtaking. We were able to get out of the car and hike and then catch some great photos. Luckily for us - the sun came out for a few hours and we were thoroughly able to enjoy this site and hike.

Excellent viewing area for the waterfall, and lodge is close. Free parking lot across the street! A must see!

Hike a little, hike a lot- it’s totally up to you. The falls overlook is a short walk from the upper parking lot. Several hiking trails are available as well. Beautiful spot to enjoy will whole family !!!