What is the current road status to Franklin Falls?

The road leading up to Franklin Falls is generally snow-free until the Denny Creek campground, with only intermittent patches of packed snow thereafter. This was reported as of [February 16](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-02-16.164614009542). As of [March 9](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-09.174814781691), the road had about an inch of snow that was mostly gone by the end of the hike.

What is the snow situation on the trail to Franklin Falls?

Snow is minimal on the trail to Franklin Falls, with reports from late February and early March indicating it's mostly patchy and packed. Boots are generally sufficient, with no need for snowshoes or spikes noted in multiple reports from [February 16](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-02-16.194024048714) through [March 9](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-09.174814781691).

What is the condition of Franklin Falls itself?

The waterfall's condition varies, with a report from [March 9](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-09.174814781691) stating it was not frozen at all. However, a report from [February 26](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-26.153814180268) noted it was partially frozen.

Is a Sno-Park permit required to park?

Yes, a Sno-Park permit is required for parking, as noted in reports from [February 27](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-16.132106393952) and [March 9](https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2026-03-09.174814781691). Parking is available along the closed road by Exit 47.

Franklin Falls - Winter

Snoqualmie Region

updated 8 months ago

Franklin Falls is accessible via Exit 47, requiring a Sno-Park permit for parking along the closed road. The road itself is largely snow-free, with patchy snow appearing closer to the campground and trail entrance. The trail to the falls has minimal snow, with reports from February 16 and February 26 indicating boots were sufficient and no snowshoes or spikes were necessary. The waterfall was described as not frozen at all in early March and partially frozen in late February. Parking at the closed road near Exit 47 is available, with a porta-potty provided as of March 9.

Generated from 54 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.

What hikers ask about Franklin Falls - Winter

Generated from the most recent trip reports, newest 8 months ago. Check anything you’d turn around for.

No trip reports on this trail in 8 months, so everything below is at least that old.

The road leading up to Franklin Falls is generally snow-free until the Denny Creek campground, with only intermittent patches of packed snow thereafter. This was reported as of February 16. As of March 9, the road had about an inch of snow that was mostly gone by the end of the hike.