🌿 Seattle | Snoqualmie Falls Hike - Perfect for All Ages! 👵👶🌈
Visited Snoqualmie Falls twice last year—here’s the ultimate family-friendly guide! 🦙【Cascade Rose Farm Alpaca Adventure】 ▪️ Location: 1826 324th Ave NE, Carnation, WA 98014 (30 mins from Redmond) ▪️ Highlights: Feed adorable alpacas 🦙 + browse grandma’s cozy wool shop (souvenirs = too cute!) 🧶 ▪️ Parking: Easy and free! 🌈【Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoints】 ▪️ Address: Snoqualmie Falls, WA 98024 ▪️ Parking: Check recent blogs for updates—spots fill fast on weekends! 🚶【Hike Options】 1️⃣ Overlook Route (Easiest!) - Distance: 200m (5 mins) - Best for: Strollers/wheelchairs 👶♿ - Perk: Insta-worthy falls view with zero effort! 2️⃣ 1.4-Mile Roundtrip Trail (Our Fave!) ⭐ - Time: ~2 hrs (leisurely pace) - Elevation Gain: 82m (≈27 flights of stairs) - Route: Lower Parking → Base of Falls → Overlook → Return 📌 Trail Breakdown: 1️⃣ First Leg (0-0.3mi): - Smooth boardwalk along the river 🌉 - Pass a picturesque wooden bridge 2️⃣ Second Leg (0.3-0.5mi): - Rocky path begins (25° incline) - Pro tip: Zigzag up to save energy! ↕️ 3️⃣ Final Push (0.5-0.7mi): - Switchbacks with rest benches - Reward: Jaw-dropping waterfall reveal! 💦 ⚠️ Must-Know Tips: - Grippy shoes = non-negotiable! 👟 - Hiking poles help (we regretted forgetting ours!) - Winter alert: Lower trail may close during heavy rain ☔ - No bathrooms on trail (use lot facilities!) 📸 Photo Hotspots: 1. Boardwalk curve (full waterfall frame) 2. Base rocks (misty magic!) 🌫️ 3. Afternoon rainbows (best around 3PM!) 🌈 #SeattleHikes #SnoqualmieFalls #WanderWashington #FamilyFriendly #WaterfallLovers #PNWAdventures #EasyHikes #SeniorFriendly #KidApproved #NatureVibes