Denny Creek
Snoqualmie Region
As of March 22, 2026, the forest service road to Denny Creek Trailhead remains closed, requiring parking at the roadblock approximately 0.3 miles prior to the trailhead. The road is snow-free until the last private property, with the latter half unplowed. Snowshoes are strongly recommended from the trailhead due to deep, slushy snow.
The log bridge at the second Denny Creek crossing is gone, necessitating a wet and potentially hazardous crossing upstream. Strong currents require caution and snowshoes/poles. Deadfall is present, requiring navigation deviations.
Reports from January 25, 2026, noted a well-established boot pack to "The Slides" and generally firm snow. The log at "The Slides" was also absent then, with icy banks. Snow depth was around 2 feet at the upper log bridge. Parking options varied, including the SnoPark or Pratt Lake/Granite Mtn trailhead.
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I was hoping to get some moody shots of Keekwulee Falls today as the weather report said that there were low hanging clouds moving in, so I set out for Denny Creek.The forest service road to the trail...
As posted in previous reports, the road is closed near exit 47. Park at Pratt Lake / Granite Mtn trailhead with a NW forest Pass or 0.3 miles closer at the SnoPark. Or, as some people did, Park with a...
With the atmospheric river staring today I thought this morning might be the last chance to save the log bridge at the Denny slides from being washed away. It remains to be seen if 5000lbs rated nylon...
I have hiked the Denny Creek trail many times, always at least as far as Keekwulee Falls and sometimes to Melakwa Lake. On this occasion, I hiked with my father, age 78, currently visiting from Wisco...
We wanted to add on a few miles after hiking the Franklin Falls/Wagon Road loop, and Denny Creek way the perfect way to spend more time in the woods without breaking a sweat. No haze or smoky air toda...
A nice half-hike to the Denny Creek waterslide. We had planned to hike toKeekwulee Falls viewpoint, but turned around due to worsening wildfire smoke- starting to sting the eyes and caused coughing. N...
Update to my trip report from two weeks ago. This hike has been my go to recently when I only have a few hours available and feel like something with solitude, flowers, and rushing water. Was able to ...
Only 2 cars at the huge Franklin Falls parking lot at 9 am on Friday. By 1 pm there were 29, but the lot can hold about 70. The bridge to the Denny Creek trailhead is locked, so continue further to en...
Hiked to the creek, found the foot log for crossing still there from last year, easy to cross. Caught trail on the other side and went to Keekwulee Falls. Most of the trail was clear of snow, or easy ...
The road to the parking lot is in good shape and well-signed. Finding the trailhead itself was a little confusing though because it's not attached to the parking. Others noted a road closure on FR58; ...
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