Must-Do Hiking Trails in Seattle(part 1)

1⃣ Franklin Falls 📍 Parking lot, Denny Creek Trail, North Bend, WA 98045 A frozen winter waterfall you can’t miss! 🧊 Follow the snowy trail along the creek through a snow-covered forest to reach the icy cascade. 🚗 ~1 hour from downtown Seattle. Note: Road currently closed due to snow—hike 2 miles to the trailhead first. Wear non-slip shoes and crampons! —— 2⃣ Snow Lake Trail 📍 Snow Lake Trailhead, Alpental Access Rd, North Bend, WA 98045 A higher-elevation, challenging route. 🗻 Wear hiking boots, crampons, and bring trekking poles. Parking is easy to find. ❄️ Stunning snowscapes and photo-worthy views! The endpoint—Snow Lake—is spectacular. Dog-friendly 🐶, with birds and wildlife around the lake. Perfect for animal lovers. —— 3⃣ Gold Creek Pond 📍 Gold Creek Pond Parking Lot, NF-9080, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 ✨ A gentle 1.2-mile loop around the lake with well-maintained boardwalks. Enjoy mountain, lake, and snow views—great for casual hikers. 🅿️ Parking fills fast—arrive early! Heads-up: Only one restroom at the entrance #Seattle#Gold Creek Pond#Snow Lake Trail#Franklin Falls#Seattle life#Seattle guide