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Franklin Falls

King County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
135 ft (41 m)
Location
King County, Washington
The walk
2 miles round trip
Ground & access
A gradual climb leads to a steep, slippery final descent toward the falls.
Franklin Falls, WA.
Franklin Falls, WA.
Photo creditPhoto: Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Follow the South Fork Snoqualmie River to Franklin Falls from the summer trailhead.

Plan your visit

Franklin Falls Trail #1036

The one-mile trail gives a two-mile return trip when the normal trailhead is reachable. Winter road approaches add substantial distance.

A gradual climb leads to a steep, slippery final descent toward the falls.

Where to start

Use the three trailhead lots on the one-way road near Denny Creek Campground. Winter road closure prevents normal lot access.

Timing & water

The current page says the winter Sno-Park will not operate and FR 58 is closed to motor vehicles in winter. Do not enter the falls basin in winter because of avalanche danger.

Before you go

$5 per vehicle or accepted recreation pass.

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

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Waterfall location

King County, Washington.

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