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Snoqualmie Falls

An outdoor spot in Snoqualmie Pass, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie Pass
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Why go

A 268-foot waterfall on the Snoqualmie River, running at full force in the wet winter months.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Snoqualmie Pass, alongside 2 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Salish Lodge & Spa, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 3 closest curated picks in Snoqualmie Pass, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Salish Lodge & Spa

    Lodge on the rim of Snoqualmie Falls with fireplaces in the rooms, a spa and a long-running country breakfast.

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Northwest Railway Museum

    Railway museum based in the 1890 Snoqualmie Depot, running its Santa Train to the falls on December weekends.

    Activity · 1.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Twede's Cafe

    North Bend diner that played the Double R in Twin Peaks, still serving cherry pie and coffee under Mount Si.

    Food · 4.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Snoqualmie Falls is a stop on our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Snoqualmie Pass run from 33°F in December to 69°F in August; January is usually the wettest month. For Snoqualmie Falls itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Snoqualmie Pass from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Snoqualmie Pass weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
47.54150, -121.83730
Destination
Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Snoqualmie Falls: quick answers

How much time do you need at Snoqualmie Falls?

Plan on about an hour at Snoqualmie Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Snoqualmie Falls?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: The upper viewpoint is steps from the parking lot; the trail to the lower viewpoint is short but steep.

Is Snoqualmie Falls free?

Yes, we list Snoqualmie Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Snoqualmie Falls?

Snoqualmie Falls appears on Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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