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    4.4 (143 reviews)

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    Natasha R.

    Beautiful hike - very well maintained. It gets busy, if you need to park on the street make sure you're parked legally. Some of the WORST bathrooms I've ever encountered.

    Catalina C.

    This place is a dream. The waterfalls are super breath taking and definitely a must if you find yourself in the area. Be aware of the look out areas there are many where you can capture phenomenal views. If you go on the weekend expect a big crowd with families and ppl with their pets. Like most places in the area for hiking the bathrooms will be kind of gross and the parking will be very limited but it's work every step.

    Paris T.

    Twin Falls is a wonderful hike that is beginner/family friendly. I recommend arriving early to be able to get a parking spot and bring your discover pass. The trail was very enjoyable and easy for my younger kids to complete with me. There is so much beauty to see here and it's overall an incredible way to spend the day!

    Jay S.

    It is one of the shorter hike in North Bend. My watch said about 3.2 miles from our street parking. The parking lot is not that big, come early. Discovery park needed, you can purchase one or pay for one day. The path can be narrow when it crowded. When you get to the bridge and see the water falls, that is your turn around point. You can keep on going but it will be another 7 miles to the lake. The trial can be muddy but pretty dry in general. It has elevation, so it can be tough if you want to stroll on the path.

    Tiffany W.

    If you have to use the restroom...don't use it here. It's atrocious. Right when you open the door it goes for what seems like miles and my friend almost threw up. The hike itself was gorgeous. We absolutely loved our experience. We got there on a Sunday around 10:30 and finished the 3.2 mile hike by 12:10pm. I highly recommend wear comfy clothes, sun block, and bug spray. This hike I'd categorize it as moderately hard/easy. Lots of incline parts but it's worth it towards the top. There's not a lot of signs guiding you so we had to ask a few people since there's a few parts where you're not sure if you should go right or left. There's a part where there's stairs going down. Note it's a dead end but it's an absolute beauty to see the waterfall from a distance. If you continue left to go up, you'll approach a bridge where you can get a great picture. We ended up getting bahn mi sandwiches and picnicked on rocks with the waterfall as our backdrop. I'd come back here again but prob won't anytime soon since there's so many other trails to hike.

    Nature!!
    Kathryn Y.

    Instantly one of my favorite trails in the area. I came mid week and in the afternoon to avoid the crowds I hear happen on the weekends. I was able to find a parking spot in the lot at the trailhead. There are a few bathrooms, but they're pretty disgusting. The trail Itself is mostly in the shade. Along the way there are what I called mini streams. They probably serve a purpose when the water level is higher. You can tell it is a well used trail by the various spots where people have trumped through to try to make a shortcut. That's a shame. I stayed on the trail itself which varies from switchbacks, staircases, to fairly wide trails. Some of it is pretty rocky and also has roots. You follow it through moss covered trees surrounded by ferns. At the beginning of the trail, there are various spots you can access the river. I wish I'd worn my bathing suit. As you head up to the waterfalls, there are two viewing points. The first one is for the Lower falls. Felt like being in a giant treehouse and was very high up. I'm afraid of heights and it was pretty scary. The second viewpoint at the top of the falls is merely a turn in the trail. As the trail continues if you want to keep going. It's an absolutely gorgeous area. I'm so happy I did it. I believe it's about 4 miles round-trip when you go to the top of the viewpoint for the upper Falls. And I do recommend a weekday visit to the spot. Happy trails! SYOY!

    Kim R.

    LOVE this trail! We came to see the falls, but enjoyed the trails and entire experience so much. There's a large parking lot and toilets. We arrived mid-morning, and by the time we we'd hiked to the upper falls and back it was packed...cars were parallel parked up the road, and others just waiting for someone to leave. Clearly an extremely popular trail...with good reason. There is another trailhead available to reach the falls, Homestead Valley Trailhead. I've heard it's the less busy route should you desire that, but the trail from the main trailhead is so gorgeous, I highly recommend it...just arrive early! You get a bit of everything on this 2 1/2 mile out & back trail: the rushing boulder-filled waters of the Snoqualmie River, lush forest with big, beautiful trees, 2 unique and awesome falls, and a pretty good workout while you take it all in. There are some decent climbs, steep stairs to a lower viewing area, wet crossings, bridges...some shade and some sun. Just a fun and lovely setting and a fabulous trail, a must do!

    Mike L.

    You can go to Twin Falls either through Twin Falls Trailhead or the slightly longer/more elevation Homestead Valley Trailhead (I think its one freeway exit past). Homestead Valley is way less travelled and the trailhead had relatively more parking - when I arrived at 9am on a Friday there were only a couple cars and was only maybe 1/10 full. There's also a restroom there. Homestead Valley to Twin Falls can get tight physically at times (a couple feet across with no room for others) and the foliage was more overgrown - there were a lot of times I had to duck to avoid hitting my head and brushed up against a ton of leaves. However, during my time, I only came across two people so it's really up to preference. If I come back to Twin Falls I'll probably pass on Homestead Valley and go through Twin Falls trailhead. Also Twin falls is beautiful - definitely take time to go on the side trails because it's amazing!

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    Lynnsie L.

    It is a family friendly hike, a few switchbacks here and there, but overall you can bring kids and dogs. You do need a pass for it and make sure you get there early or the park lot filled up and you'll have to hike to your hike! Beautiful falls!

    Waterfall #1
    Courtney L.

    I've been on a few hikes over the years and those that reward you with a waterfall view are my favorite by far! With that said, I'm sure you can imagine how eager I was to see TWO waterfalls on this hike. The parking lot is on the smaller end, so when we arrived on a Friday around 11:00A, we snagged the last spot and others had already started parking along the side of the road. A Discover Pass is required, otherwise there is a $10 fee. A sign at the entrance of the trailhead reads that the distance to one waterfall is just 1.3 miles away which seems so short at first thought. I admit I am a newbie hiker, so the actual walk felt much longer. There were multiple times along the way where we couldn't help but think... Are we almost there?! The first portion of the hike runs along a calm river, then transitions into an incline and a few switchbacks before you can catch a glimpse of both waterfalls together from afar. We followed the pathway further until we reached a set of stairs that head down to a platform to view the first waterfall. From here you get an impressive view of the water cascading down a dramatic rock formation into the deep blue pool below. After heading back up the stairs, we continued to a bridge overlooking the second waterfall. This one seemed much more calm but nonetheless still spectacular. Watching and listening to it was so therapeutic! This bridge also presents an overhead view of the river below surrounded by all the lush greenery so you can really gauge the elevation you covered. Another staircase will lead you to an upper view of the waterfall, but it was slightly obstructed by foliage. We saw hikers of all ages take to this trail ranging from young children to seniors. While this is considered one of the more tame hikes, I wouldn't say it was super easy. The paths are pretty narrow in some places and some sections are also muddy. Many times, we'd also have to dodge around some of the overgrown plants. All four of us wore basic shoes (not hiking boots) and were able to complete the hike with only a couple minor slips. Just watch your step as there are many rocks and tree roots embedded in the soil, making for very uneven terrain. The hike overall was a great workout and it took us about 2.5 hours roundtrip, which included some time for snacking and enjoying the views. It's an amazing realization that all this water roars down from Snoqualmie Pass and runs all the way to Snoqualmie Falls. This is a great day hike for those who are looking to appreciate Washington's scenery without traveling far from Seattle.

    Viewpoint 2 from the bridge
    Generous Y.

    Love our PNW hikes but I do think many other hikes are more worthwhile. Regardless, Twin Falls is a fun spot to check out and take some time to appreciate the outdoors. Most of the hike gets very muddy after rain which is annoying. Peak isn't too high so the viewpoints can be a bit underwhelming for a hike, but you really are here for the waterfalls. You'll notice a bridge with views of one waterfall, that's the main viewpoint and then just before that, there are steps down for another viewpoint. If you continue past the bridge and trek onwards, you'll find some benches. Further up leads to a road and a sign that indicates you've walked nearly a mile past the waterfalls, though there's nothing worth noting so once you see the waterfalls, you're done!

    Esperanza D.

    Hike 5!! This trail is famous for being family friendly.... But still if your family doesn't like stairs this is not the one for them. However, it is fairly short and the stairs are optional. We got here early enough because we've been told it might get busy, specially the parking lot. So 7:30ish was a good time to start avoiding crowds. Remember to bring your discovery pass. I would say it is a short hike 2.6 miles round trip, but we stopped by the River, hiked all the way up to the falls... took a bunch of pictures and came back. This could be done as fast as an hour and a half or take your time and enjoy it in two hours and a half's

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    Veronica J.

    Definitely worth coming. I recommend to be there around 9-10 am before all the parking area is packed.

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    Melakwa Lake - Passing through Denny Creek on the way!

    Melakwa Lake

    4.7(3 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Picked this hike from the Washington Trails book, about 9.5 miles roundtrip with a 2700 elevation…read moregain. This was a tough hike, even though I chose it since the book said "moderate" and even looking up some reviews people had said the hike as relatively simple to enjoy a fantastic lake view. We were both pretty dead at the end due to the length and steep inclines. Knees were pretty banged up because of all the rocks. The trail in the beginning wasn't so bad, definitely got my heart pumping because of the elevation, but as you go higher up there were a lot of switchbacks and seemingly no end in sight. We hustled up the mountain pretty quickly though, which was why we were so tired at the end. The view is definitely worth it in the end; recommend bringing a hammock! There's also plenty of sitting area through slabs of rocks. Coming down we encountered: 1) a girl who was crying we believe because of the toughness of the trail, 2) a couple who stopped us to ask how much longer it was to the top (they unfortunately weren't even halfway) which signifies how tough this hike was. Definitely recommend bringing more than enough water or you will definitely be dehydrated (like we were). Otherwise glad we did this and would recommend (you won't regret it but your body will hate you haha).

    Pretty but tough, Melakwa Lake gets you with its length and steady elevation gain. The trailhead…read moreis located in Snoqualmie and is part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Be sure to pick up a Northwest Forest Pass before you head over as the closest visitor center is about a 15 min drive away at Exit 52. If you've scoped out the WTA site already, it'll say that the trailhead has a parking lot for approximately 30ish cars with additional room to park along the side of the road. As the trailhead is shared with the very popular Denny Creek, I'd recommend you head early to snag a spot and to carpool - my friends and I arrived around 9AM and the lot was completely packed. There appears to be two parts to this hike - the family-friendly portion to Denny Creek and then the rocky and long jaunt up to Melakwa Lake. We saw a lot of families on the trail headed to the creek, which makes the perfect picnic spot during low water. If you want to continue on toward Melakwa Lake, head straight over to the other side of the creek where you'll find a tiny sign labeled "Main Trail" posted on a tree. The crowd thinned out after Denny Creek/the water slide (as referred to on WTA) as the hike got a bit tougher and rockier. If you have hiking boots, wear them, as you'll encounter two, long stretches of rocky terrain. The 2,000 ft elevation gain is gradual, but definitely noticeably on the last leg. You'll head up for what feels like forever before the trail starts to dip down again, taking you to the edge of the lake. This hike feels long, so be sure to bring an ample amount of water and snacks to help power on to the end! Once you're at the lake, there's room for you to sit out on the rocks before your journey back down. We even saw a few people swimming in the water - must've been so cold! XD My friends weren't the biggest fans of this hike, mainly because of the length, but I still think it's worth a visit with the right prep. Also, don't forget to bring bug spray! Apparently Melakwa is Chinook for mosquito, haha. :)

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    Melakwa Lake - The "water slide", which is impassable during high waters. Popular picnic spot for families!

    The "water slide", which is impassable during high waters. Popular picnic spot for families!

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    Goldmyer Hot Springs

    Goldmyer Hot Springs

    4.0(22 reviews)
    31.2 miFirst Hill

    Its's not worth the effort *for a day trip*... cant speak for camping. Coming from Tacoma for a 2…read morehr drive with 45 minutes of it being an insanely precarious road and then a 5 mile "hike" which is a walk on a dirt road, not to mention the lottery system and the instructions on how to even visit... I was expecting A LOT more! The pools were small! Thankfully one group was leaving as we arrived so there was only 3 other people hanging out with us. Otherwise, it would have been SO cramped! My husband couldn't even stretch out and hes 6 foot. If you've never experienced nature/spa or are not from WA then I guess you might enjoy this, but I wouldn't do it again. Pros: caretakers are super nice, seems like guests are all going to be friendly and respectful, area is VERY well kept and clean, pools are cool despite being small, temps are great, "hike" is boring but easy! Cons: way too much boring effort to get here (especially for a day trip), pools are very small, last part of road to get to the parking lot is VERY rugged... you NEED a high clearance vehicle and someone who can navigate huge potholes/trees/ debris, etc. "Hike" is boring but easy!

    We heard about this natural hotsprings in its super remote location in North Bend and just had to…read moretry it! It is a preserved miner's hotsprings that is on private land and is completely run by volunteers with the exception of a few individuals who are paid to make reservations and live on the grounds year-round. It is not easy to get reservations here especially with the pandemic. Once they were able to open this summer they started returning calls and we were lucky enough to be able to reserve the hotsprings for a small group of less than 5 people on a Monday. The fee was reasonable at 20 per person and they included detailed directions and instructions on getting to and using this facility. The drive in is no joke, seriously. We live in North Bend and are familiar with that area as we hike many of the trails over there frequently but we did not plan enough time for the 5 mile non paved road. Even thought it's only 5 miles it is VERY rough with lots and lots of potholes and difficult washed out patches that our Xterra made it up but might be difficult for other cars. Once we made it to the Dingford trailhead parking lot we left our car and started the 5 mile hike to the hotsprings. It's a really beautiful walk without much elevation gain through the forest and along the river but it is very rocky so your feet and toes will definitely get a beating. We kept up a good pace with around a 15 min/mile walk so we made it there in about 1.5 hours. We rang the bell and were greeted by the host who was very informative and pleasant. We signed our release forms and headed up to the springs for a beautiful and relaxing 4 hour time slot of enjoying the 3 different (but small) pools and the picnic table for lunch. It is also right at the top of a waterfall so you can sit out and enjoy the view and relax when you get tired of soaking. There is a cave where the hot water emerges that used to be open but is currently closed due to COVID concerns. The pool this hot water spills into is the hottest and really can only hold 2 people and then this pool spills into a larger one where 4 of us sat comfortably. There is also a cold one with river water which made for a great plunge. We really enjoyed our stay and had a great lunch at the picnic tables (no garbage sites so plan to pack in and pack out everything you bring). They also had non flushing porta potties you can use with one at the top by the hotsprings and a couple others at the bottom by the campground which is currently closed due to the pandemic. The campground is usually open year-round though and we are really looking forward to coming up during the fall or spring sometime. The five mile return hike is definitely tough especially with your feet being soft from soaking. I recommend you bring an extra pair of socks and maybe even consider sitting out for the last half hour or so and let your feet dry out before the return hike..my tootsies were pretty blistery when we returned!

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    Goldmyer Hot Springs - Finally here !!!

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    Finally here !!!

    Cedar Butte Trail

    Cedar Butte Trail

    4.0(4 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Came here on Memorial Day Monday, didn't quite see the fork off of Iron Horse Trail so ended up…read moredoing Olallie and came on Cedar Butte on the way back. Got to the parking lot around 7AM, not many cars but saw many people on the way down from Cedar Butte. The view at the top of Cedar Butte was just okay, there was a small clearing between trees to see the view but otherwise can't really see anything.

    Such a hidden gem! I agree with the previous reviews, it was quite hard to find/navigate. There is…read moreabsolutely no signage for "Cedar Butte" but we were able to figure it out by asking people where they were coming from. That is the only reason for 4 stars, plus the bugs. I was surprised it was so buggy for a hot summer day in the 70's. It's in the middle of the forest though. The hike took us only 2 hours to complete, with a few stops and a small pup who hates to walk. It was very easy up until the trail leading into the forest. That was a bit more moderate, except it was easy since it was only for about 30-40 minutes of incline. The viewpoint is small, and only one group can have an optimal view with social distancing. However the trail is definitely a hidden gem and has less traffic. Overall I think it was a beautiful, easy and quick hike! I wanted to share some helpful directions to help navigate: Parking - The Rattlesnake ledge lot leading up to it is packed, but luckily this has a bit more space. Plug "47.43246, -121.76654" into your GPS and it'll take you directly to the Cedar Butte lot. When I had input "Cedar Butte Trailhead" into my GPS originally it took me elsewhere. After you park and head to the trailhead you'll see a sign for Iron horse trail. Head that way by taking that first right. You'll come to a clearing with a dirt road, look straight and you'll see a narrow path to follow. It'll bring you to another clearing of a dirty road then make a left. Walk until you see a waterfall/river and cross that bridge. Quickly after make your first right up the narrow path. Eventually you'll come to a fork, take a left. Then you'll eventually see signage for the summit. Follow that and you'll be there in the next 10 minutes!

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    Cedar Butte Trail - Little creek along the trail.

    Little creek along the trail.

    Cedar Butte Trail - Location of the parking lot. It's about a block up on the left after you pass the parking lot for Rattlesnake Ledge Trail.

    Location of the parking lot. It's about a block up on the left after you pass the parking lot for Rattlesnake Ledge Trail.

    Cedar Butte Trail - Look for this sign on the right about 200 paces after you cross Boxley Creek

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    Look for this sign on the right about 200 paces after you cross Boxley Creek

    Mailbox Peak - Mailbox

    Mailbox Peak

    4.6(97 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    What a beautiful and popular hike! Parking can be a beast so go early or later in the day if you…read moredon't want to have to hike from a remote spot far away from the start of the actual hike. I took my teen with me and we conquered it in about 7 hours round trip. We used the "new" trail up and back because I didn't want to hear my kid complaining about the brutal elevation gains on the old trail. We lucked out and had a clear, beautiful, sunny view. This won't always be the case and depending on the time of year you may not see much of anything at the top so plan accordingly and be mindful of the weather. We left a sticker and a heart shaped rock we found along the way in the mailbox before we hiked back. It's a fairly challenging hike if you are t in excellent shape- but it's doable if you use the new trail. Pack plenty of water and snacks and something to leave in the mailbox.

    Mailbox is a niche hike that's pretty well known around here but not for the views. One of the…read morehardest single day hikes in Washington, it's usually foggy up there but even when it's not, the view isn't all too exciting compared to other trails, well except for the mailbox. As a moderate hiker (once a month or so) in 2018, I was able to push through in 5 hours round trip. Four years later, I tackled Mailbox with only one hike beforehand in the previous 6 months and it took about 5 hours and 40 minutes. Went through the old trail and it's steep to the point where you'll likely feel your calves burning the whole way due to the flexion of your foot. As you enter the trailhead, the first Mailbox sign will be the new trail which is longer but overall easier because it's not a full incline hike. Go further and you'll find the old trail. Once you clear the forest, you'll see tons of boulders and rocks. Hopeful it's the end, you also won't see much in yet and you've still got a chunk of rock climbing left. Completing the hike will probably net you nearly a days worth of calories so you can feast afterwards. Pack some electrolytes, they're saviors. Our party of three hiked this on a collective 4 hours of sleep and some Gatorade was super helpful alongside caffeine. My quads started cramping near the boulders and it made this hike one of the worst I've experienced, but we managed to push through. With my experience, I highly recommend electrolytes because I had some Gatorade and a banana already yet was still dying. Push through to brag to your friends.

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    Mailbox Peak - Mailbox at the top of mailbox peak.

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    Mailbox at the top of mailbox peak.

    Big Creek Falls - Taylor River Trail

    Big Creek Falls - Taylor River Trail

    4.3(3 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Great hike! 11 miles RT if you go to both the front and back sides of Otter Falls. Elevation gain…read moreis completely minimal and dogs are allowed - it says they must be on leash but all except two dogs I saw were actually on leash. The trail is so flat a wheelchair could make it except for the numerous creek crossings that were a little dicey depending on your footwear. Note that there is some washout leading up to the trailhead so unless you have a tall truck you will need to Park about a 1/2 mile away and climb over the rubble. Most of the road leading up to the trailhead has already been patched so our little car made it without issue. I wore my trainers since this hike was rated as easy. My feet were definitely sore later in the evening. Anytime you plan to walk 11 miles there will likely be some pain somewhere in your foot so don't be deterred! Had I worn my hiking boots I probably wouldn't have the soreness in my ankles but hiking boots are definitely not required for this hike. I have the kind of knees that will sometimes hurt on the way down from hikes with large elevation gains but because this one is so minimal I was able to jog from the trailhead back to the car after the entire hike. This trail was not heavily trafficked and provided a wonderful excursion for the day. We started the hike at 11:15am and arrived at Otter Falls around 1pm for lunch and relaxation. There's not much to sit on unless you want to sit where the falls are on steep granite. Again my trainers were not grippy enough to hang up there for long. Hike boots would be great for this part. We lounged around at the falls, continued on to the backside to see the view from the footbridge, and got down about 4:30pm. Note that this hike was a little buggy (annoying flies and other buzzes in your ears but I didn't need mosquito spray.)

    This is a pretty easy trail for beginning hikers or ones that want to hike, but have to give…read morecertain parts of their body time to heal and / or not be too strenuous on. Another great point about this trail is that it is dog friendly. Throughout the trail there are small inclines, but no switch backs and the inclines are no more than walking up hills in Seattle. Close to the beginning of the trail there is a choice to go towards Quartz Creek (to the left) or Snoqualmie Lake. You want to go straight ahead to Snoqualmie Lake. There are certain parts of the trail that you can stop at and turn back with still feeling that you have had a sufficient hike. The first point would be Marten Creek, which has a wooden bridge over it and a waterfall to your left. At this point, you have hiked in about 3 miles. Another couple miles up is where you will encounter Big Creek Falls. Which is amazing. The trail does continue on, but Big Creek Falls is usually where most people stop. One point, a little after Marten Creek, it looks like the trail ends. If you go to the right, you can tell that it will lead you right back to the trail. To the left is a pile of rocks. You will want to climb up (not much of a climb or hard to do) through those rocks to continue on. After you reach the top of them, you will see the trail again. Throughout the trail there are a few smaller creeks that you will have to walk over, but no more than a foot wide. Round trip is about 10 miles, if you go to Big Creek Falls, and definitely worth all the miles you walk. Elevation gain is about 700 feet. Directions: Head out I-90, to North Bend take exit 34 Edgewick Road, turn left under I-90, go past the Texaco gas station and turn right on Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Road (FR 56), drive the gravel road 12+ miles, just after crossing the Taylor River bridge there is a fork in the road stay left on the Taylor River Road (FR 5630), continue to the gate and park in the lot.

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    Big Creek Falls - Taylor River Trail
    Big Creek Falls - Taylor River Trail - Otter Falls backside (where the pools are)

    Otter Falls backside (where the pools are)

    Big Creek Falls - Taylor River Trail - Otter Falls frontside

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    Otter Falls frontside

    Twin Falls Trailhead - hiking - Updated May 2026

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