Guided Forest Hike to Seattle Waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls
Details
Book tickets here (Choose the August 30th 9am option. Use promo code FALLTRAVEL10 for 10% off at checkout)
Meeting Point
415 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
The group will meet outside Sephora next to the big arch on 415 Pine St. The tour guide will be wearing a pink flower fleece pullover, so it should be easy to spot them.
I (Tabitha, the Meetup organizer) will be unable to attend. Please use the Meetup chat to discuss this trip with other event attendees :)
Be sure to send me a message letting me know how the event went by September 15th, 2025 and I will enter you into a raffle for a chance to win a fun, small prize!
Overview from Tour Operator:
This diverse and active half day tour features the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, with two cascading waterfalls, a 2-hour moderate hike through an old growth forest, a visit to a historic logging town, and a stunning lake reflecting the surrounding mountains. We'll visit the verdant Ollalie Sate Park with Twin Falls and Upper Falls, the towns of North Bend and Snoqualmie, as well as the legendary 270-foot tall Snoqualmie Falls.
- Take a 2-hour moderate hike through the old growth forests of Ollalie State Park
- Marvel at the 270-foot tall Snoqualmie Falls
- Visit a reflecting lake showcasing snow-capped surrounding mountains
- Visit North Bend, home of a diner used in the filming of the 1990s Twin Peaks TV show
What's Included
- Bottled water
Fruit - Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
1
Snoqualmie Falls
We drive to the majestic Snoqualmie Falls which are 270 feet tall and see the falls from a few platforms followed by driving through Snoqualmie town with the extravagant old depot from 1890 and historic locomotives. Before returning to Seattle we stop at Borst Lake, where Mount Si is often reflected.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Twin Falls
This half day tour is a combination of a 2-hour moderate hike (a few inclines for about five minutes at a time) to the Twin Falls and a visit to an old logging town, Snoqualmie with its famous Snoqualmie Falls nearby. I will pick you up in downtown Seattle and drive eastward for about 30 minutes until we arrive at the trailhead in Olallie State Park. We will hike in old growth forest along Snoqualmie Lower River to the Twin Falls and the Upper Falls, which are a beautiful cascade of waterfalls. After the hike we drive through North Bend, where the diner from the popular tv show "Twin Peaks" is located, to the old historic logging town, Snoqualmie.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Seattle (Pass By)
Pick up and drop off is in the center of downtown Seattle.
Space Needle (Pass By)
Alternatively, pick up and drop off near the Space Needle, if requested.
Snoqualmie (Pass By)
We drive through the old historic logging town of Snoqualmie where many old steam engines are left behind on the train tracks.
Lake Washington (Pass By)
We drive on the big floating bridge across Lake Washington on the way to the falls.
North Bend (Pass By)
We drive through the logging town of North Bend where the popular TV- show, Twin Peaks was filmed in the 1990s.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for travelers with knee and hip problems.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Guided Forest Hike to Seattle Waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls