Snoqualmie Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 268 ft high | Washington
1.4 mi round trip
250 ft
Easy
Snoqualmie Falls Hike at a Glance
The Snoqualmie Falls hike is 1.4 mi round trip with 250 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 268 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1.4 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 250 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 35 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 45 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 330 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.4 mi distance and 250 ft of gain for this hike are verified (wta.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Snoqualmie Falls
Snoqualmie Falls is a waterfall in Washington, about 268 feet high, on land managed by Puget Sound Energy (Snoqualmie Falls Park). Its height is from wta.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Snoqualmie Falls Trail: 1.4 miles round trip with about 250 feet of elevation gain, from Snoqualmie Falls Park upper lot. Distance from wta.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- The main parking area at Snoqualmie Falls is a paid lot. (wta.org)
- Dogs are allowed on leash. (wta.org)
- Free parking is available in the upper and lower lots. (wta.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Puget Sound Energy (Snoqualmie Falls Park) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Snoqualmie Falls?
The Snoqualmie Falls Trail to Snoqualmie Falls is 1.4 miles round trip with about 250 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Snoqualmie Falls hike start?
It starts from Snoqualmie Falls Park upper lot.
How tall is Snoqualmie Falls?
Snoqualmie Falls is about 268 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Snoqualmie Falls?
The main parking area at Snoqualmie Falls is a paid lot.
Are dogs allowed on the Snoqualmie Falls trail?
Dogs are allowed on leash.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Snoqualmie Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- wta.org
- Distance
- wta.org
- Falls height
- wta.org
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Snoqualmie Falls.