Taylor River - Otter Falls

The moderate grade of the wide trail, continuing 4.5 miles from trailhead to the falls, made for an enjoyable hike on a beautiful day.Only two or three obstacles along the trail: A few small streams t...

In the past, finding the path to Otter Falls was difficult, and bushwacking was involved. The new spur trail off the Taylor River Trail at about 5.1 miles from the trailhead is easy to find due to the...

Trip reports really helped make this an easy, comportable hike.  Ample parking at TH. It was 5 miles to Otter Falls on mostly flat but rocky trail.  There were 2 spots that required a bit of strategic...

Gorgeous sunny day for a hike through the shady forest along a moderate grade.  The trail is rocky the majority of the way, prepare thy ankles.  There are three water/wash out crossings, poles advised...

Beautiful day for a hike up to Otter Falls. I was at the TH by 9 am, a few cars in the parking lot. On the way up I passed 4 different parties that had camped. Trail was in great condition other than ...

Saturday Feb 28 started at 9am. Trail is completely snow free. Intermittent small patches of snow around mile 3.5. Brought poles which was helpful into and out of the washout.Washout has scarce pink r...

What a difference from Trekski's report from a week ago!Trail is completely snow-free.  The creek crossings, which are sometimes tricky, were almost non-existent.  That's concerning this time of year,...

Very quiet Friday on the trail, passing just a few other hikers. The road to the Snoqualmie Lake trailhead is now beautifully graded so any car can make it. Trailhead outhouse clean and stocked. The n...

Road: past the pavement has some very large potholes.Caution: At 3.1 miles from the TH (at the first creek past Martin Creek) there is massive damage to the trail requiring a bit of scrambling to cros...

Continuing from the Marten Lake trip report....After my unsuccessful attempt at Marten Lake, I went to the Otter Falls.0.3 miles from the Marten Lake turn off, there is a massive washout happened in t...