Snoqualmie Falls — 268ft Horsetail in Washington

Snoqualmie Falls is a 268-foot horsetail waterfall in King County, Washington, reached by drive-up access over 0.2 miles.

Snoqualmie Falls is a 268-foot horsetail waterfall about 30 minutes east of Seattle — one of the most-visited natural attractions in Washington State and famous as the location where 'Twin Peaks' (1990 TV series) was filmed. The Salish Lodge & Spa at the top of the falls is the iconic photo. Two free overlooks (upper and lower) provide drive-up access; a longer river trail offers a fuller experience when not closed for high water. The Puget Sound Energy hydroelectric plant at the falls has operated continuously since 1898.

What to expect

Drive Interstate 90 east from Seattle to Snoqualmie. The upper overlook is at the Salish Lodge area — paid parking. The lower overlook is across the river at Centennial Park — free parking. The 0.7-mile river trail connects the two and offers a base-of-the-falls view when not closed for high water (closes typically Nov-March). Pair with the historic Snoqualmie Railroad museum, the Northwest Railway Museum, or the I-90 corridor's many other waterfalls (Snow Lake, etc.).