Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls
Description
This tour is unique in that you hike (moderate level with a few 10 minutes inclines that can seem difficult for some) in old-growth forest along Snoqualmie River for a couple of hours to view a gorgeous cascade of falls, Twin Falls. The trail is 3 miles in total. Then followed by viewing another beautiful fall that we drive to - the famous 270-foot tall Snoqualmie Falls. You also see a beautiful lake with views of the surrounding mountains often reflected in the lake. There is lots of diversity on this half day tour from Seattle.
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Itinerary
We then drive to the majestic Snoqualmie Falls which are 270 feet tall and see the falls from a few platforms followed by driving through Snoqualmie town with the extravagant old depot from 1890 and historic locomotives. Before returning to Seattle we stop at Borst Lake, where Mount Si is often reflected.
This half day tour is a combination of a 2-hour moderate hike (a few inclines for about five minutes at a time) to the Twin Falls and a visit to an old logging town, Snoqualmie with its famous Snoqualmie Falls nearby. I will pick you up in downtown Seattle and drive eastward for about 30 minutes until we arrive at the trailhead in Olallie State Park. We will hike in old growth forest along Snoqualmie Lower River to the Twin Falls and the Upper Falls, which are a beautiful cascade of waterfalls. After the hike we drive through North Bend, where the diner from the popular tv show "Twin Peaks" is located, to the old historic logging town, Snoqualmie.
Pick up and drop off is in the center of downtown Seattle.
Alternatively, pick up and drop off near the Space Needle, if requested.
We drive through the old historic logging town of Snoqualmie where many old steam engines are left behind on the train tracks.
We drive on the big floating bridge across Lake Washington on the way to the falls.
We drive through the logging town of North Bend where the popular TV- show, Twin Peaks was filmed in the 1990s.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with knee and hip problems.
Reviews(646)
It was a very nice experience with Oliver. I loved the hike, it wasn’t difficult at all and everything was beautiful
Seemed to be a more aggressive hike than indicated jn the brochure. Oliver did a great job and the waterfalls r gorgeous. Twin falls is just alot harder than expected.
Great walk along the River, then a couple incline/decline/incline to a lookout point of the falls, then to a bridge over the falls. Grampa got to the look out, kids 9 and 10 made the entire journey.
Description should be clearer that the level of exertion is relatively high in stretches of the hike
It was a great hike, but I think that its description should include a note of elevation and of the fact that the surface is not always stable - the loose, dry dirt was sometimes slippery. My husband and I are in our late 70s and were fine, but another guest fell several times.
You will do a lot of walking uphill and downhill but the end views are well worth the effort. It was gorgeous!
It was a great hike and we learned about the flora and fauna of this part of Washington state. Our guide was informative and very friendly.
Oliver was our driver and guide. He was great. Very knowledgeable. He took the time to point out various species of plants and trees. He has such an engaging and fun personality. We thoroughly enjoyed the drive and the hike.
It was awesome being in such beautiful natural surroundings. I was not in as good of shape as I thought, but I still enjoyed myself. 🙂
Oliver was a wonderful guide. He was patient. Knowledgeable, and friendly. The hike was steep in parts, but a beautiful hike through forests and a creek. The falls were gorgeous. Nothing line being out in nature to recenter yourself.
