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Snoqualmie Lower Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,758 Google reviews · Running trail in Fall City, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Snoqualmie Lower Falls' 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.
Prominent scenic cascade, for which there are multiple viewing platforms accessible via boardwalks and trails.
What runners say about Snoqualmie Lower Falls
“We decided to hike down to the lower falls, and the trail itself is totally manageable going down—well-maintained, shaded, and really scenic.”
“This place is very beautiful and has a gift if you need liquids before going down the path to the lower falls to play in the river waters.”
Beautiful falls. Right now it's even more beautiful with all the rainfall around this area. Must visit if you are in this area. To reach the lower falls one can take a trail by the upper falls. The trail is about half mile long and a nice walk down hill.
I arrived at the parking lot at the upper Falls. I thought that there is not much to see except for observation deck, but then I stumbled upon a little trail leading down. It’s a 15 minutes steep walk down that will bring you to a fork in the road.
Not something I was expecting on this trip thinking this might be some local area tourist trap. Not at all! Between the old power station, the beautiful river, and the falls themselves it was super pretty and very amazing to see!
One of the most beautiful Falls i have visited. Visited lower falls plaza after spending time in Upper falls... So you can actually drive from upper Falls, no need to hike but what's the fun. We visited upper falls, hiked our way down to lowe falls.
Trail conditions & character
“This place is very beautiful and has a gift if you need liquids before going down the path to the lower falls to play in the river waters.”
“Less people visit this area and from the parking lot it's a short 1/3 mile walk to the main falls viewing area alongside the river with trees floating downstream.”
“It’s a steady uphill climb that feels way longer on the return, especially if you’re not used to inclines.”
“It starts as a gravel path then turns into a wooden boardwalk out the viewing platform.”
“There is a small parking lot at the bottom along with restrooms.”
“The trail down to the base is well-maintained and not too strenuous, making it accessible for most hikers.”
“It starts as a gravel path then turns into a wooden boardwalk out the viewing platform.”
Plan your run at Snoqualmie Lower Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesnoqualmiefalls.com
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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