Bit of a drive, but worth it for the snow. Wish that there was better communication from this…read moreresort when open hours are and when the season opens/closes because conflicting information from what is online vs what staff there tells me. Nice to have more runs for the green level so that I can totally warm up, but I like the blue runs for what they are. Appreciate that there is one freestyle run here, but would not mind if there was more. Staff is helpful and actually addresses concerns, but tend to be caught up in conversation with each other, so u feel a bit pushed to the side. Have to be able to speak up for yourself early on so that you are not just on standby. Parking is fine...just watch for the slush. The cleaners do their best to clear out the snow on the road so u do not have to pull out and use your snow chains.

This was a great experience for our family with our 16month old! It was the best outdoor winter…read morething to do. I was scared at first tubing down. But it wasn't bad at all. The magic carpet moves quick and there is also the option to walk up as well. The tickets are fairly priced for the about 2 hr window. Food is not too far of a drive where you can go into town and eat pretty much anything the city has to offer. Parking is big

The ski terrain here is actually quite good given the size and proximity to Seattle. There are 4…read morelifts (+ magic carpet) - 1 serves exclusively greens, 1 serves mostly blues with some green, 1 serves blue/black and 1 exclusively blacks. So technically there is something for everyone, but not a lot of variety particularly for beginners. The views from the top of the resort (the expert terrain chair) are awesome - really impressed and could sit up there for hours if there was a place to rest but luckily you can enjoy most of the way up on the 2 person lift. As a heads up, if you have the IKON pass you need to make reservations on the IKON website in advance to ski. For weekends, this can mean at least a few days if not a week in advance (although spots can open up the day before). Also, while there is a shuttle between Alpental and the Summit you cannot ski between the two even though they share the same lift ticket. We signed up for the Alpental Mighties ski lessons which have been a mixed bag. Some of the instructors seem good, but some of the group sizes, particularly for blue-level skiers are out of control. For my 7 year old, she is in a group with 12 kids! Each week there is a new kid that has been dumped in the group that can't keep up which means the instructor spends 80% of her time with the one kid. I don't think that she can tell me anything about my kid (and that's after 4 weeks now). For my other kid, the learn to snowboard group is much more manageable although it is a different instructor every week. While I would have been more understanding given COVID, the organizer is completely unapologetic (and unresponsive) about the circumstances and claimed that lessons continued when the power went out for most of the afternoon (which was downright false since my kids were waiting to be picked up with the rest of their group when I made it down the mountain). Given COVID, there are limited services (food / indoor dining) so have not tried those and usually bring our own lunch and each by the car. Some of the more prepared come ready for a full tailgating experience which I admire.

Came on a weekday and it was great, small lines at the lift and only a few skiers/snowboarders…read more Weather was good and the snow was fantastic. The food options are limited when you are here but you come for the snow and not the food. Usually this is for more advanced skiers but they do have a green and a magic carpet.

I parked here when I came here at the end of July to run the Jack & Jill's Marathon which started…read moreon the Iron Horse Trail. In the middle of the parking lot they had several restrooms and showers. There was a kiosk selling passes. A 1-Day Discover Pass was $10.

I'd say that the number of stars depends on your experience:…read more If you come here in a super pack day, and you find no parking spot. Super crowded and hard to use your sled. Well, yeah it's gonna be a 2 star review. However if you get here early, remember to bring your own snacks, sleds, when you find lots of parking spots and not so busy... yeah, it will be a 5 star review. In general I'd say that IRON HORSE SLED HILL is good enough for YOUNG children, or people with little experience with snow that want to have fun in a short hill and your sled/tube. It's well groomed, but enter here under your own risk. In a busy day I've seen several accidents (kids bumping into each other) Besides the sled hill, there's also the TH for a good hike, snow shoeing, cross country skiing for FREE. Keep in mind dogs are not allowed, and you need to pay for your parking lot ($25 as of 2024) you can buy the parking permite right there or in advance online. There are restrooms open to public and that's it. No food vendors, so bring your own snack, meal.

Reserved a 5:15pm Snow Tubing session with a few friends and our kids, ages 4-8. The sun went down…read moreat 4:45pm, and the lights, music and staff made it one of our best memories over winter break. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! *Food: They have a college cafeteria-style option nearby, but we chose to eat in North Bend at the Iron Duck. Great kids menu, huge restaurant with plenty of seating - we had a long table with plenty of space. Food was delicious, and ample selections of ciders/beers. *Reservations: Super easy, but get on it! The Saturday options were mostly booked out over a week in advance. They offer day sessions, about 2 hours each (9:30am, 11a, 1:15p, 3:15p) and night sessions (5:15p, 7:15p). The website is simple enough, be ready to sign waivers. *Drive/parking: Easy to find off (and not far from) the freeway using GPS. The parking lot needs more signage! We weren't completely sure we found it with all the snow and rain. *Go around a bend to the right, and you'll see a little ticket cabin with windows. *Staff: WONDERFUL. From check-in using our e-mail to the staff on the hill, they were all smiles. *Tubing: Awesome!! Our time was 5:15 - 7pm, but with the 4 year old, we were done about 6:40pm. We were able to go up to the hill constantly without much waiting. Everything is provided for you - sledding tube (we took the kids on it with us, or two 7-8 year olds together) and tram to take you back up so you don't get exhausted. Ah so fun. *Tips: Snow gear is a MUST. Boots, gloves that tighten under coats, etc. Bring a change of clothes for the little ones in the car. This saved us as a few toes got wet. Thank you Summit!

I'm giving this a full 5 stars because all of the pros outweigh the cons…read more We registered for the 9am session on New Years Eve which is about 1 hour and 45 mins, and cost around $45 per person over 44" tall. Our large group was full of littles and adults alike. The tube is included and the staff were friendly and clear on rules and guidelines. Please note, there are port a potty's ...ewww, I know! But these were clean at 9am. You'll need to change in your car or come dressed for the weather. The tube hill is a hike, so be warned you'll get your exercise. I wish my snow boots had a bit more traction, but I made it up and down about 5 times (taking a few potty breaks). There's a magic carpet, but the lines will be long and the carpet is slow for safety. There was plenty of parking and the roads were clear in the early AM. Can't wait to go again before the season ends!

DO NOT google maps to Franklin Falls Trailhead. It will lead you to a ski resort. Instead map to…read moreFranklin Falls. It's a two-mile hike, but it felt much longer! After Snoqualmie Falls, Franklin was a little underwhelming. It is an easy hike as it is mostly flat. The waterfall is nice, but nothing compares to Snoqualmie.

This is a fantastic hike in the Greater Seattle area, which rewards you with an up close view of…read morethe falls from the base, where you can bask in the cool gentle mist before beginning the trek back. I typically stick with hikes that are considered "easy", popular with families, and don't require hiking boots. This one fits the bill. At about 2 miles roundtrip (out and back), the trail is made up of well-kept dirt pathways and you'll experience a gradual incline of only about 400 feet. There were several short sets of wooden steps along the way, which were pretty easy to navigate since they were of even height and not too tall. Just be careful towards the end while heading down to the base of the falls. You'll go down a set of stone steps, then the pathway narrows and becomes pretty rocky with a jagged surface, so watch your footing and take it slow. You can also hang on to the rock wall on the right side for balance. I saw some people equipped with their hiking poles and hiking boots which would come in handy for this small section of the hike, however I was able to traverse it with my running shoes, taking small steps. I was grateful there weren't many bugs and the hike is mostly shaded by all the trees above. It was over 80 degrees on the day we went, but it felt like the 70s since we were never really in direct sun. The trail runs parallel to Denny Creek below, so for the duration of the hike, you can hear the tranquil sound of the flowing water. There are two sections of parking which cost $5 per day, unless you have the "Washington Forest Pass" or "America the Beautiful Pass". Toilets are located near the parking lots, but there are no sinks, so make sure to bring some hand sanitizer. During the summer, weekends can be pretty crowded, so I recommend going on a weekday for a more relaxed atmosphere. We went on a sunny Monday and there was plenty of parking left even when we headed out around noon.

Awful. Writing this review while at this establishment. We requested and paid for a pet room. We…read morewere put in a room on the ground floor near an exit - great, except you can't use the exit. You have to walk a quarter mile back to the lobby to let your dog out through the lobby in the middle of the night (or anytime your dog needs walked). This makes absolutely no sense. We arrived for our stay on a Sunday night. Just a couple of cars in the lot. Entered, rang the bell, greeted by one guy from the restaurant who told us someone would be out to check us in in 2 or 3 minutes. Someone came pretty quickly but it took him sooo long to tap tap tap on 2 different computers to get us checked in. Took 10 minutes to get our key, which was presented in dirty, previously used envelope with other numbers scribbled out. We were very thankful there wasn't a line at checkin. Oddly enough, after going to our truck to get our things and reentering, the desk clerk was scurrying down the hall in front of us, keyed into a room briefly, then came back down the hall toward us. We realized he had gone into our room then exited. Not sure why, but unsettling. Again, this is a dead Sunday night and we made the reservation 3 days ago... For $170 on a Sunday night ($129, plus pet fee $25 plus tax) we feel scammed paying this amount for this rundown place. The hotel is in need of lots of TLC. The bathroom sink hot water doesn't work. We're still waiting for the room to warm up. My husband shoved the bath mat and a towel in the big gap that the taped up, makeshift window/floor A/C unit going out the window creates. Take away - if you don't need to stay at the summit, don't stay here. It's gross, unkempt, and unloved. Edit - it's morning and our room never got warm. The heat doesn't work. We ate at Commonwealth across the street. Great food and service.

Invited to an event to color the mountain for my stylist's birthday. First time in this area. The…read moreinn was hidden behind snow. The check in was a breeze after getting our payment. The inn is pet friendly with rooms on the first floor. I found that strange since the hallway only has one exit and we were at the end. The room was spacious but the bed was not comfortable. My fur-pet deserved a better room. There was pet hair all over the room and my guy doesn't shred. All pets aren't the same! All pet owners aren't the same! Having certain rooms set aside should depend on the size and breed of the animal. Over all it was an experience and a lesson on how to plan lodging if we return.

We were looking for a fun adventure that the whole family could enjoy. My son had just turned 10…read moreand wanted to take one of his school buddies with him. We read the reviews online and called them to book our adventure. We were treated with kindness and respect from the time that we got there. We signed the requisite waivers and were told that the rapids head tamed down to class three which was very manageable and safe for the family. They outfit you with wet suits and boots and it's suggested that you bring your own hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. Our guy took the time to get to know all the folks that were in our group and arranged us in the raft, according to our age and abilities. My son and his friend sat towards the back of the raft, which turned out to be the safest and driest location. After a short walk-through of expectations and paddling instruction, we got underway. Smooth sailing for the 1st mile or so, and then we hit our first group of rapids. The guy did an outstanding job of keeping us afloat and telling us which side to paddle aggressively, and which side to back off on. Throughout the day, this continued and we hit several more aggressive rapids that were challenging, but a lot of fun. Photographers are located throughout the course and will get some great pictures of your group as you head down the river. They are available for purchase at the end. Overall, a great experience and a great day with osprey rafting company. Highly recommended!

After stopping at two of the ski/snowboard rental options in town, we decided to check out Osprey…read more Fantastic customer service and great prices. My family and I were treated with respect and attention to detail in the customer service received was excellent, even going out of their way to place phone calls to verify operation hours for the day for us on the hill. We will definitely recommend this location to all of our family and friends and will be stopping by again next time we are in the area. They do rental tubings in the summer to River flow and snow supplies in the winter for the nearby ski hill.