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Twin Falls (Upper)

King County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
King County, Washington
Access status
State park trail to the bridge and upper overlook
The walk
2.4 miles round trip to the falls (WTA)
Ground & access
Forest trail with two hills, switchbacks and several sets of stairs.
Washington Trails Association: Twin Falls
Twin Falls (Upper), WA
Twin Falls (Upper), WA
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The upper part of Twin Falls is on the South Fork Snoqualmie River in Olallie State Park near North Bend. Above the tall lower drop, the river falls about 45 feet into a pool and then cascades about 25 feet just upstream of a high footbridge (the Big Bridge) that spans the gorge. From the Twin Falls Trailhead, follow the trail beside the river, cross a short bridge over a swampy area, then climb switchbacks to The Benches. Descend past the Big Tree, climb the second hill, and take the final stairs down to the Big Bridge, which looks up at the two upper cascades. A few more stairs and a steep slope lead to the upper overlook for a better view of the upper falls. The topmost tier is mostly hidden from the trail. Return the same way. The trail can also be reached from the Homestead Valley Trailhead (I-90 exit 38) by walking about a third of a mile on the Palouse to Cascades Trail.

Plan your visit

Twin Falls Trailhead in Olallie State Park (I-90 exit 34), Twin Falls Trail along the South Fork Snoqualmie River and over two hills to the Big Bridge and the upper overlook

WTA gives 2.4 miles round trip with 500 feet of elevation gain for the hike to the falls. The trail continues about another mile to the Palouse to Cascades Trail and the Homestead Valley Trailhead.

Forest trail with two hills, switchbacks and several sets of stairs.

Where to start

Twin Falls parking lot at the end of SE 159th Street: from I-90 exit 34 turn right on 468th Avenue SE for a little more than half a mile, then left for another half mile. A Discover Pass can be bought at the lot. Toilet at the trailhead.

Timing & water

Open year round from 6:30 a.m. to dusk; the park is day use only. The Lower Falls Viewpoint on the trail is closed after storm damage; the Big Bridge and upper overlook are separate viewpoints.

Before you go

A Discover Pass is required to park; Washington State Parks lists a one-day pass at $10 and an annual pass at $45.

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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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