Snow Lake
3 days ago
Intermittent snow and ice present
9 this month · 233 reports
Franklin Falls
Snoqualmie Region
updated 4 days ago
The trail to Franklin Falls remains in good condition, with no snow reported as of November 6. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs are not an issue. While the immediate trail is described as having standing water in places, it is generally well-maintained. Some early fall color was noted along the road in late September, though the forest itself is mostly coniferous. The falls are reported to have a good amount of flow. Parking was available in the upper lot around mid-afternoon on a Saturday in late September, with fewer spots available later in the day.
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The trail to Franklin Falls is reported to be in good condition as of November 6. There is some standing water in places, but overall it is well-maintained. Snow-free conditions were noted as of November 6.
The road leading to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, according to reports from August 25 through November 6. No issues with road conditions have been mentioned in recent reports.
Parking is generally available, with readily available spots noted on a Tuesday afternoon around 4:30 PM on August 25. On a sunny Saturday afternoon around 1:45 PM, there were at least 20 spots available, though fewer remained by 3:10 PM.
The trail is generally easy to follow and well-maintained. There is a scramble down to the waterfall at the end, as noted on September 6. Some standing water was reported as of November 6.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh4 days ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Denny Creek up to the slide has good drainage and the trail was perfect. Franklin has more wet standing water. Both trails in excellent condition and snow freeI did see a bear along Denny but he calm...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
There is a little bit of Fall color showing, but it is a mostly coniferous forest.Good amount of flow at the falls.
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Franklin Falls was my Plan B today, thanks to lane closures on I-90. Plan A was Snow lake, but because my 1 hour car ride turned into over 2.5 hours, I went with Franklin, arriving at the upper parkin...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
*Three of us spent the day in the Denny Creek area hiking first to Franklin Falls and then to Keelwulee Falls.The Franklin Falls hike was short but beautiful – 2 miles, 337 ft. elevation gain. The tra...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Beautiful day for a hike. Sept 23. I hiked to Franklin Falls and enjoyed seeing some fall colors.During the hike, I collected over a gallon of trash - dog poop bags, gum, beer and soda cans, chip bags...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
beautiful and easy!
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Easy hike. Has a scramble down to the waterfall at the end. -Anna 6
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Easy hike to get in a little exercise. It was nice to hike next to the river. The trail is well maintained - thank you WTA if you are the ones maintaining it. Very enjoyable.
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Nice 2 mile hike with a gentle elevation gain. We started around 4 pm under overcast skies. The trail was slightly busy but manageable. The trail is in really good shape and only gets a little dicey i...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Easy to follow trail. Took us only 30 minutes to get to the top. We went late, so there were very few people there. The trail was in good condition, and the old growth trees were a nice touch, too. Yo...