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Snoqualmie Falls

📍 Snoqualmie Falls, Snoqualmie, WA 98024, USA
Snoqualmie Falls
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Introduction

Snoqualmie Falls, about 50 kilometers east of Seattle on the Snoqualmie River, plunges 82 meters and is one of Washington state most famous natural wonders, also the iconic image recurring in the 1990s TV series Twin Peaks. The falls carry abundant year-round flow, cascading like a white ribbon, with mist drifting over 100 meters, cooling visitors on the viewing deck from afar. Upstream, the river rises from Cascade Range snowmelt, clear and cold, flanked by dense Douglas fir and western red cedar, a classic Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest. The site offers two viewing decks: the upper deck is a short walk from the parking lot and accessible to all; the lower deck requires about 200 wooden steps down for a closer, more powerful experience. Nearby Snoqualmie Point Park offers a high vantage over the falls and valley, a photographer favorite. The adjacent Salish Lodge and Spa is a refined mountain retreat where one can enjoy tea by a fireplace overlooking the falls. Flow peaks in the rainy autumn-winter, while spring-summer brings fresh green, beautiful in every season.

✨ Highlights

1
82-Meter Plunge
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Twin Peaks Filming Site
3
Upper and Lower Decks
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Temperate Rainforest Setting
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Salish Lodge Retreat

🛈 Practical Info

→Hours：Viewing decks open 24/7 year-round, free admission
→Admission：Completely free, parking also free
→Transportation：About 45-minute drive from Seattle via I-90 East to Exit 27, or by Snoqualmie Valley Trail
→Best Time to Visit：Autumn-winter rains bring fullest flow, spring offers fresh green, summer weekends are crowded
→Duration：Recommended 1-2 hours including both decks and surroundings
→Contact：Website snoqualmiefalls.com

💡 Tips

• The lower deck wooden steps are wet and slippery, especially after rain, wear non-slip footwear
• Falls mist is heavy, a waterproof jacket and camera rain cover are advised
• Pair with historic Snoqualmie town and the Northwest Railway Museum
• Summer weekends fill the parking lot, arrive early or go on weekdays

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Snoqualmie Falls?

The lower deck wooden steps are wet and slippery, especially after rain, wear non-slip footwear Falls mist is heavy, a waterproof jacket and camera rain cover are advised

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.