Day Hike to Twin Falls
Location | Length | Elevation | Our Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
North Bend Region | 2.6 miles, roundtrip (This is from what we recorded on a Garmin Fenix 6x) | Gain: 500 ft. Highest Point: 1000 ft. |
Hiking to Twin Falls
Getting to the trailhead is easy, take exit 34 on I90 and travel south along 468th Ave SE. After a half mile, turn left onto SE 159th Street, and the trailhead is at the end of the road.
This is a great hike for families and all skill levels. There are some steep sections of the trail, but overall the trail is in really good shape.
The trail follows along the river, which provides a soothing sound as you meander through the woods. You'll eventually come to a split in the trail, with wooden steps heading to your right. This takes you to the Lower Falls which is the larger of the falls.
Continue on and you'll reach a bridge which sits before the Upper Falls. If you continue just a little further, there is another lookout higher up with another smaller falls to view.
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Day Hike to Weeks Falls
Location | Length | Elevation | Our Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
North Bend Region | 1.6 miles, roundtrip (This is from what we recorded on a Garmin Fenix 6x) | Gain: 30 ft. Highest Point: 1221 ft. |
Hiking to Weeks Falls
The driving directions and WTA are wrong, so don't follow them. Follow Google Maps or something similar and it will take you right there. When see the Ranger house, continue right past it and there is a road that takes you to the trailhead.
The trail itself is an interpretive trail, so as you walk you can read about the history of the area. It is also a great place to practice plant identification. The trail is very flat, and is accessible with strollers or wheelchairs.
Weeks Falls is located right above a hydroelectric plant. If you need easier access to the falls, you can drive within a hundred feet of the falls and follow the paved path.
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Day Hike to Franklin Falls
Location | Length | Elevation | Our Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
Snoqualmie Pass Region | 2 miles, roundtrip (This is from what we recorded on a Garmin Fenix 6x) | Gain: 400 ft. Highest Point: 2600 ft. |
Hiking to Franklin Falls
This is one of the most popular waterfall hikes along I90. You'll follow the road that takes you to Denny Creek (off Exit 47), and there is a large parking area that supports about 60 vehicles. Many people also park along the side of the road.
There are a couple ways to approach the falls, either via the Franklin Falls trail, or the Wagon Road trail. Or you can turn it into a loop and follow one trail out and the other one back.
This hike is very family-friendly, but there are some potential dangers to be aware of. The common issues are water safety underneath a waterfall and not getting stuck in a position where you can drown. But some issues many people don't think about are scenarios in wintertime when there are potential ice fall hazards, or even avalanche control being performed at Alpental that can come down to the falls.
The section of Franklin Falls that's visible is about 70 feet in height, with another 65 feet hidden up above. The best times of year for maximum flow are between April and July.
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