🌿 Snoqualmie Falls Hiking Guide: Perfect for All Ages!
Having visited Snoqualmie Falls twice last year (March & July), here’s my detailed, kid- and elder-friendly guide to this iconic Washington spot—complete with alpacas! 🦙 🦙 Cascade Rose Farm (Pre/Post-Hike Bonus!) 📍 1826 324th Ave NE, Carnation, WA (30min from Redmond) ✔ Feed fluffy alpacas ✔ Shop handmade wool goods in a cozy barn ✔ Easy parking 🌈 Snoqualmie Falls Essentials 📍 Snoqualmie Falls, WA 98024 🚗 Parking: Lower lot (closest to trails) or upper lot (near viewpoint). 🚶♀️ Two Route Options 1️⃣ Viewpoint Path (5-min walk): 200m flat walk (stroller/wheelchair accessible) Best for: Families with toddlers or quick photo stops 📸 2️⃣ 1.4-Mile Round-Trip Hike (Recommended!) 2 hours at a leisurely pace (82m elevation gain ≈ 27 flights of stairs) Route: Lower Parking → Waterfall Base → Viewpoint → Return 📌 Trail Breakdown: 0-0.3mi: Easy boardwalk along the river (photogenic bridge!) 0.3-0.5mi: Rocky incline (25° slope; zigzag for ease) 0.5-0.7mi: Final climb (rest platforms every 100m)—rewarded with full waterfall views! ⚠️ Pro Tips ✔ Footwear: Grippy shoes (rocks get slippery!) ✔ Timing: Visit by 3PM for rainbow mist 🌈 ✔ Check closures in rainy seasons (website updates) ✔ No bathrooms on trail (use parking lot ones!) 📸 Best Photo Spots Boardwalk curve (full waterfall frame) Base rocks (dramatic mist shots) Rainbow hour (afternoon light magic) #SnoqualmieFalls #KidFriendlyHikes #WashingtonTravel #PNWAdventures