Franklin Falls
Snoqualmie Region
As of April 27, 2026, Franklin Falls is accessible with the road to the trailhead now open, despite some confusion regarding parking fees and winter season closures. While recent reports from April 19th and April 12th indicated road closures and a longer hike from a closed road, a report on April 26th states the road is open.
The trail itself is largely snow-free, with only some mud reported on April 26th, and intermittent snow and mud patches in early to mid-April. Waterfall spray can make the final approach rocks wet. Expect potential parking fee confusion between Sno-Park and Northwest Forest Pass.
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Road is open despite what Google says. No snow on the trail, just a bit of mud. Waterfall is pretty strong from snowmelt and the rocks at the final approach are wet from the spray, but not dangerously...
Family of four with children ranging 4-16 years. Took an extra 4 miles or so since we had to walk up to the trail head due to the rod closure. Hike was muddy and wet so recommend shoes with good grip....
The road to Denny Creek campground / trailhead was closed 4/12 unfortunately.
The road to the parking lots was open, they must have begun opening it this week, but it was clear they were still in the process of opening the park. We went in the late afternoon and there were a ha...
USFS site says road reopening 4/1 but as of today it’s still very much closed. Hike from road closed sign to falls and back is 6.8 miles. Some snow on trail.
I parked at the Snoqualmie ski resort off Erste Strasse then walked down the side of Alpental rd. I cut across Alpental once I saw the sign for the recreation pass site. Walked 30 min down the road un...
Went on the weekend with 7 year old. Took exit 52, the last 2-2.5miles of the road are blocked/closed for winter (SE Denny creek road). Parked on the road (busy parking as skiers were parking along th...
Lovely hike on a warm dry morning. The walk on the road is snow-free pavement up until the Denny Creek campground. From there until the falls is firm compact snow. Used poles only didn’t need spikes b...
We chose a wet day to do this short hike. It was raining the whole time. The trail is in good conditions but make sure to have waterproof clothing and shoes because there are a lot of puddles. The fal...
Some mud & standing water
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