There is something odd about staring at a waterfall while it’s raining. The falling water droplets from the clouds mixed with a cool mist coming from the cascading rapid form an atmosphere around you that is calming but also confusing. The water seems to hit you from all sides. Soon you begin to relax and take comfort in the embrace of the moisture. But then reality slaps you in your wet face and you remember your car has heated seats. So you snap a couple photos and half sprint back to the parking lot wondering why you ever left your warm car.

The most likely cause for this bright idea was the opportunity to see Snoqualmie Falls in Washington State. At 270 feet, this waterfall is one of the most scenic attractions outside of Seattle.

Directions to Snoqualmie Falls

The falls are easy to find. Simply Google it or Click Here. Once you enter the city of Snoqualmie there are signs that will guide you. Follow the signs to the Upper Parking lot. It is free to park here and there is a pedestrian bridge that will get you across the road to the Upper Viewing platform.

Bonus: This makes a great pit stop on your road trip to or from Leavenworth, WA. For more on Leavenworth check out our 24 hours in Leavenworth post

Activities

If you asked what there is to do at Snoqualmie Falls, then with a look of concern, I would tell you there is a giant waterfall here so go stare at it in amazement. But if that is not enough for you here are a few other things:

Salish Lodge

You can visit the Salish Lodge and Spa near the top of the falls. There is a gift shop that sells pancake mix for some reason. I don’t know why they do this but I can tell you that it makes some of the best pancakes I have ever had.

Hike to the Lower Viewing Platform

For another view of Snoqualmie Falls, use the  0.7-mile interpretive trail that connects the upper viewing platform to the bottom viewing platform. More of a gentle walk than a hike, it is an easy walk for your clumsy child or your elderly grandma.

Go See Snoqualmie Falls

Given the opportunity, Snoqualmie falls is definitely worth a trip. Even if it’s raining (it’s in the Pacific Northwest so you know it will be), grab your camera and raincoat and make a day trip to these impressive falls.

Chad Albright

Chad can be summed up by his idea of a perfect day: Waking up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains, warm cup of coffee in hand then grabbing his camera and fly rod, hitting the trail to explore some uncharted territory followed by cold beers and campfire steaks. Chad is often joined on his adventures by his wife, Tori, and their dog, Kona.