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Franklin Falls

Franklin Falls

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Franklin Falls

~1 hr 15 min from Seattle (near Snoqualmie Pass)

Hike length: ~2 miles round trip
Elevation gain: ~400 ft
Rating: Beginner 

About

A short, straightforward walk through the forest to a beautiful, multi-tiered waterfall right off I-90.

Why it’s great

  • Easy, wide trails.
  • Very low effort for a stunner of a waterfall. 

Good to know

Can be icy in winter and very crowded in summer. Parking is limited. Requires a NW Forest pass. (Or, you can buy/print a day pass)

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