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Big Creek Falls

King County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
236 ft (72 m)
Location
King County, Washington
Access status
Source-reviewed route and parking
The walk
9.2 miles round trip
Ground & access
Rocky former logging road and multiple drainage crossings. WTA describes a winter 2025 landslide roughly a quarter mile past Marten Creek, before the Otter Falls turnoff, leaving a deep channel and potentially unstable boulders on the shared approach to Big Creek Falls.
Reviewed visitor source

WTA describes crossing the Taylor River bridge, taking the right fork at the Quartz Creek junction, crossing Marten Creek and continuing past the Otter Falls turnoff to Big Creek Falls at the concrete bridge. The shared approach includes the landslide-damaged crossing described by WTA; check its condition before committing to the route.

Plan your visit

Snoqualmie Lake Trail along Taylor River to Big Creek Falls

Only the stated source distance is supported; mapped proximity is not a walking distance.

Rocky former logging road and multiple drainage crossings. WTA describes a winter 2025 landslide roughly a quarter mile past Marten Creek, before the Otter Falls turnoff, leaving a deep channel and potentially unstable boulders on the shared approach to Big Creek Falls.

Where to start

Use Snoqualmie Lake Trailhead at the end of Middle Fork Road, beyond the Garfield Ledges parking area. WTA identifies a small parking area and a toilet.

Timing & water

High water can make drainage crossings difficult. Check recent specific crossing reports and ranger conditions before travel.

Before you go

WTA lists Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

King County, Washington.

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