This week we head to Snoqualmie Falls, located east of Seattle, WA. I did not know this, but according to the Wikipedia page, the waterfall "... is known internationally for its appearance in the television series Twin Peaks."

The viewpoint to the waterfall is just a short walk from the parking lot across the pedestrian bridge that crosses over a road. The waterfall has a 82m (268 foot) drop according to Wikipedia, and when combined with the surrounding canyon, provides a very scenic view. We spent some time taking pictures and looking at the waterfall, then decided to follow the trail to get to the lower falls viewpoint. The trail was short, but descends quickly, while passing through the typical Pacific Northwest type of forest. We eventually reached the basin, but was greeted with a sign saying that the lower falls viewpoint was closed. There was a turbine used for hydro electric generation on display. We also saw a cutout section of the type of water conduit used for hydro electric generation. There was also a small power house in the background, although I didn't know if it was still in commission or not. We could continue the trail to the river access, but the kids did no want to continue on, so after hanging out at the basin for a bit, we headed back.

Pedestrian bridge connecting the parking lot to the falls viewpoint.

Info board on mountains, earthquakes, and land formation.

Snoqualmie Falls

Zoomed in photo of the waterfall

We followed the trail towards the basin. Some new growth on top of dead stump.

Someone cut a chair out of a dead stump.

Hydro electric generation turbine on display.

Water conduit section on display with powerhouse in the background.

Check out my previous hikes:

1. The Panoramic Views of Panorama Ridge
2. The Golden Larches of Frosty Mountain
3. The Winter Snow of Pump Peak at Mount Seymour
4. Sapphire Waters and Azure Skies of Battle Bluff
5. It Isn't Always Sunshine and Blue Skies
6. The Frozen River and Waterfalls of Maligne Canyon
7. The Amazing Arches of Arches National Park
8. The Bizarre Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park
9. The Magnificent Stones of Zion National Park
10. The Flowing Walls of Lower Antelope Canyon
11. A Glimpse of Hope at the Hope Lookout Trail
12. Turquoise Waters viewed from Sea to Summit Trail
13. The Three Peaks of Mount Seymour
14. The Serene Winter Scene at Dog Mountain
15. Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge
16. Yosemite National Park
17. The Bear's Hump at Waterton National Park
18. Views of Okanagan from Pincushion Mountain Trail
19. The Half Frozen Waterfalls at Franklin Falls
20. Hole in the Wall of Vancouver Island
21. Sometimes You Just Get Lucky
22. Winter Wonderland at Alexander Falls
23. Eagle Bluffs
24. Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
25. Admiralty Point
26. Myra Canyon Trail
27. Garabaldi Lake
28. Botanical Beach Loop
29. Wild Pacific Trail Lighthouse Loop
30. Whistler Train Wreck Trail
31. Grouse Grind
32. Crown Mountain
33. Chance Cove Coastal Trail
34. Big Four Ice Caves
35. Stawamus Chief First Peak
36. Four Lakes Trail at Alice Lake Provincial Park
37. Four Lakes Trail Winter Revisit
38. Lindeman Lake Trail
39. Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
40. Steelhead Falls
41. Cascade Falls
42. Dawson Falls
43. Bridal Veil Falls
44. Kay Falls and Bear Creek Falls
45. Lions Bay Loop and Crystal Falls
46. Overlander Falls
47. Flood Falls
48. Marymere Falls
49. Johnston Canyon Lower Falls
50. Elfin Lakes
51. Gold Creek Lower Falls
52. Nairn Falls
53. Lower and Upper Shannon Falls
54. Brandywine Falls
55. Mamquam Falls
56. Cliff Gilker Park Waterfalls