365 Things to do in Seattle WA – Day 51 – Snoqualmie Falls
Snoqualmie Falls a 268 ft (82 m) waterfall on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington, USA. It happens to be one of the most popular scenic attractions in Washington. It is probably best known internationally for its appearance in the cult television series Twin Peaks. More than 1.5 million visitors come to the Falls every year, where there is a two acre (8,000 m²) park, an observation deck (currently being reinforced and worked on), and a gift shop.
Most of the river is diverted into the power plants (the original generators were built in the late 1800′s and are still functional today), but at times the river is high enough to flow across the entire precipice, which creates an almost blinding spray. High water occurs following a period of heavy rains or snow followed by warm rainy weather. This can occur during the rainy season which lasts from November through March. During high water, the falls take on a curtain form.
As one of the 365 things to do in Seattle WA, visit Snoqualmie Falls.
Directions from downtown Seattle:
1. Start out going NORTHEAST on MARION ST toward 6TH AVE. (0.1 miles
2. Turn RIGHT onto 6TH AVE. (0.2 miles)
3. Take the I-5 S / I-90 E ramp toward PORTLAND. (0.4 miles)
4. Merge onto I-90 E via the exit on the LEFT toward BELLEVUE / SPOKANE. (22.9 miles)
5. Take the Highway 18 W exit – EXIT 25. (0.2 miles)
6. Turn LEFT (at the bottom of the ramp) onto Highway 18/SE SNOQUALMIE PKWY. (3.7 miles)
8. Turn LEFT onto RAILROAD AVE SE / WA-202. Continue to follow WA-202. (0.8 miles)
