Franklin Falls
Snoqualmie Region
As of early August 2026, Franklin Falls trail conditions are excellent. The paved road to the trailhead is easily drivable, but parking lots fill rapidly, particularly on weekends. Recent reports from July and August indicate no snow, bugs, or boggy sections. The trail itself is well-maintained, though some mention steep steps and a rocky, potentially slick path near the falls. The falls are spectacular and accessible. Families with young children are frequently seen, though some report toddlers may need assistance with the trail's elevation changes. Visitors recommend arriving early to secure parking.
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We got to the trail head at 11.15am, road to the TH is paved and very drivable, but the parking lot was almost full. We did find parking as the early am hikers were getting done and driving out. There...
We hiked to Franklin Falls on Sunday afternoon. The waterfall has plenty of flow right now and looks beautiful. My last visit was during Christmas when everything was covered in snow, so seeing the su...
Arrived at the trailhead at 9 am on a semi-cloudy morning. Main lot was a bit more than 1/2 full at that time but completely full when we left around noon. However, the new lower lot had plenty of spa...
Parking on Chuckanut Dr. Partially rocky trail. Hazy, overcast, breezy.
This was our first visit. We are seniors (68 and 70 years), in good health. The weather was perfect, so we saw many people of all ages. Everyone was friendly and courteous.Looking at earlier photos, w...
Franklin Falls was a great short outing with a big reward at the end. The trail felt very manageable for a family hike, with enough stairs and steady uphill sections to feel like a real walk, but not ...
After living in Seattle my whole life, I’ve hiked many trails. Never made it to Franklin Falls, thinking it is a well worn and travelled hike. One of the most popular in the region, but when your 15 y...
The trail was perfect! My in laws want to go and I would say the only tricky part is getting down into the “bowl” where the waterfall is. No bugs, not crowded. Perfect day!
Road is cement the entire time, parking lot fills up quickly, hike itself was pretty easy going. The falls provides a nice spray to cooldown. Most difficult part was the narrow rocky path to get down,...
Franklin Falls is always a nice east trail with a waterfall at the end that doesn't disappoint. It was shaded the whole time by trees and though it was busy, it was still manageable. We arrived at 945...
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