Snoqualmie Falls

This waterfall in Washington drops over a vertical rock face into a gorge carved by the Snoqualmie River. The water falls from a plateau into a deep pool surrounded by green vegetation and trees on both sides of the ravine.

A hydroelectric plant built underground in the late 1800s used the river flow to generate power for nearby cities. The facility continues to operate today, producing energy from the same source.

The name comes from the Snoqualmie people, whose ancestors lived here for thousands of years and understood this waterfall as a sacred site. Visitors today see the water falling over the same rock that holds spiritual meaning for local tribes.

Multiple viewing platforms offer different angles of the falling water, including wheelchair access to the main overlook. A hiking trail leads down to the base of the falls, though it involves many steps and steep sections.

The mist cloud at the base of the falls often appears thickest in early morning when the air is cooler. The volume of water varies greatly depending on season and rainfall in the watershed upstream.

Location: Washington

Height: 82 m

Width: 30 m

Part of: Snoqualmie River

GPS coordinates: 47.54165,-121.83793

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:58