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Snoqualmie Falls Walking Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Fall City, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Snoqualmie Falls Walking Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Snoqualmie Falls Walking Trail
“Beautiful scenic views and close and accessible enough for those who cannot walk a long distance.”
“Easy trail for a beginners like me and I love the snoqualmie falls.”
I wouldn’t really consider this a hiking trail, but more of a tourist nature walk. Parking in the main area is paid. There are free lots across the street and there’s even a lot further up the hill which generally always has spots available.
Easy trail for a beginners like me and I love the snoqualmie falls. Everytime someone comes and visit us in Seattle, this is the first place we take them to visit the magnificent falls.
Nice and easy trail . Not for strollers. I think it’s about 1/2 mile . Going up was a little tough . It’s worth the view ! Don’t miss this . Amazing view of the falls from lower level.
Very cool trail that's very worth the trip down. Beware it's a harder time going back up, lots of elevation, but lots of spots to stop and look and various neat nature items
Trail conditions & character
“Overall, I would classify this as a crowded touristy spot with some nice views of the Falls and educational signage along the way.”
“There are free lots across the street and there’s even a lot further up the hill which generally always has spots available.”
“Snoqualmie Falls has a fairly small parking lot, but we were able to find disabled parking usually both times we went.”
“Beautiful scenic views and close and accessible enough for those who cannot walk a long distance.”
“The walk from the lower car park to the falls is flat, paved or a wooden boardwalk.”
“I used my mobility scooter and the trails were easy to navigate and were paved all the way around.”
“Views of the hydroelectric plant and then a boardwalk to view the falls.”
Plan your run at Snoqualmie Falls Walking Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Running trails near Fall City
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Snoqualmie Lower Falls
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Snoqualmie Point Park
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Three Forks Natural Area
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Stan's Overlook
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