Taylor River - Otter Falls
Snoqualmie Region
As of May 1, 2026, conditions for Taylor River - Otter Falls are challenging due to storm damage. The trail to Otter Falls has significant washouts, requiring scrambling and navigation over boulders and logs, as noted on April 1 and May 1. Pink ribbons are often used to mark the safest routes around these obstacles, but their presence can be inconsistent. Creek crossings are generally manageable with poles for balance, though one report from April 13 mentions tricky crossings. Road access to the Taylor River trailhead is good, with potholes filled as of April 7. Parking is usually ample, even on weekends. While some reports from March indicated minimal snow, later reports show the trail is now snow-free, though conditions can change rapidly.
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I've always been fascinated with storms just about my entire life. Mother Nature has this unrelenting, unforgiving side of her and when she is ready to unleash her fury, you best not get in her way.To...
Beautiful hike and weekday-quiet, even on a Friday. Arrived at the trailhead around 9am and found plenty of parking. Plenty left when we left around 2pm.There’s a tree across the trail in the last mil...
A nice hike back int the falls and lake in perfect weather. The trail has gentle ups and downs until it doesn't where the two wash outs are. The first one is the most challenging-a bit of scrambling n...
Was an amazing day on the snoqualmie lake trail to otter falls! I love hiking on Mondays because there’s hardly anyone on the trails and that was certainly the case today my group had 3 people and we ...
Trail was in great shape except when it's not. A trail washout, tricky creek crossings, and some muddy trails. Trillium, violets, and skunk cabbage were blooming. The falls were amazing. Fun to watc...
Hiked to Otter Falls, then kept going another half mile to Big Creek Falls, turned around at this point. Total hike ~10.4 miles and 1,300 feet of elevation gain.Pictures don't do Otter Falls justice, ...
4/7/26 • Otter FallsParking:The road leading up to the trail is very well maintained. The previously dreaded potholes from previous years are gone!! This road is doable in any vehicle. There was only ...
Decided to do Otter falls trail on a weekday. Peaceful drive upto the trailhead. Fou d good views while driving. Last half mile is graveled but minimal potholes. Any car can make it. There were only 3...
The moderate grade of the wide trail, continuing 4.5 miles from trailhead to the falls, made for an enjoyable hike on a beautiful day.Only two or three obstacles along the trail: A few small streams t...
In the past, finding the path to Otter Falls was difficult, and bushwacking was involved. The new spur trail off the Taylor River Trail at about 5.1 miles from the trailhead is easy to find due to the...
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