Location: Snoqualmie Pass
Top Things to do in Snoqualmie Pass
The 9 Best Things to Do in Snoqualmie Pass, United States
Snoqualmie Pass in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Ski & Snowboard Areas. Discover best things to do in Snoqualmie Pass with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Summit at Snoqualmie (Ski and Snowboard Area)
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 126 reviews
A ski area in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest that offers both day and nighttime skiing.
Reviewed By gozer87 - BELLEVUE
My daughter attended the First Class ski program. She was a little nervous, having never skied before, but the instructors were friendly and helpful. The first day was well organized, with skis and boots already out for the students, the subsequent classes were less organized. My daughter was in the adult class, since she's a teen, so I don't know about the classes for younger kids, but they looked to be having fun too.
2. Rattlesnake Mountain Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By loveDCA - Seattle, Washington
This is one of Seattle’s most popular trails because it’s close to the city, has a large parking lot, has well-maintained trails, and offers beautiful views of the cascades. It’s worth it but expect crowds, even on the weekdays. Also don’t take your safety for granted, the cliffs are steep and unfortunately every year has had unfortunate events
3. Franklin Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By ACreativeNewDay - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
We started this hike at the very bottom thinking it was only 2 miles round trip.....but found that it was quite a bit more than that. We had a limited amount of time and couldn't tell how close we were to the actual Falls. I will say the hike up was great (with only a few difficult areas due to incline) and the scenery was awesome! Would recommend and do again :)
4. Dru Bru
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Now there is a place in Washington where you can drop in after a day on the mountain and enjoy a fresh brewed beer. The all-ages 800 square foot tap room and adjoining 15 barrel brewhouse is open year-round, has comfortable seating for fifty and offers stunning views of the Snoqualmie Pass area. Dru Bru's beers are European-inspired and uniquely sessionable - designed to showcase deep flavors in an approachable package. Using unfiltered Snoqualmie Pass mountain water, imported German malts and Yakima Valley hops, Dru Bru crafts beers that are distinct and locally focused.
Reviewed By Nick5525 - Saint Paul, Minnesota
I stopped by Dru Bru on my way back into Seattle on a Sunday morning. The first thing anyone will release is the distinctive smell of hops and brewing beer in the air, which I personally enjoyed! They have a great selection of brews to choose from (I personally had 4) as well as some great gear to grab. One unique thing that I found at this brewery is that they don't sell big 64oz growlers, but rather smaller 32oz growlers. They do this so that those people taking their beer on hikes around the beautiful mountains and waterfalls don't have to carry so much weight!
They do have a couple small food items available for purchase, but fortunately they are located right next to a restaurant that you can certainly carry in. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I know where I'll be stopping next time I'm in the area.
5. Kendall Katwalk
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Marco W - Seattle, WA
If you enjoy hiking, this is certainly one you should put on your list.
It is a 12 mile round trip hike with 2600 feet of elevation gain but no special equipment is required if you go after the snow has melted. This is a section of the Pacific Crest Trail so you will find everything from day hikers to people backpacking end to end on the trail. In fact, if you are ambitious, there is no need to stop at Kendall Katwalk and you can continue onward to Canada:-) We hiked up in 3 hours and down in 2 with a few stops for pictures.
You will need a permit if you plan on camping overnight and they are difficult to get due to forest service limits on the number of people camping in the Alpine wilderness.
In July, there are many wildflowers which makes this a particularly pretty hike. There are also great views of Mount Rainier in the distance as you ascend in elevation.
To get there, take the Snoqualmie West exit off I90 and head North where there is a large parking lot and a dry toilet. No water is available at the trailhead. There is no public transportation to get there from Seattle area. There are no services in the immediate area although there is a gas station, brewery and restaurant a bit over a mile away at the base of the Snoqualmie ski area.
Check the Washington Trails Organization or the forest service website for the latest trail reports , trail conditions and specific details. In general, this is not a hike for most people once the snow starts to fall. It isn't a hike for strollers or people needing assistance walking on irregular surfaces.
If you're going in the hot summer months, make sure to bring sunscreen and plenty of water. This is a popular hike so get there early or you might be walking with quite a few other folks.
6. Kachess Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By grdemedeiros - Fall City, WA
We stayed at a lovely rental home overlooking lake Kachess in the summer of 2013. We were 3 families with kids ages 15, 14, 14, 12, 11, and 10 at the time.
Hiking up to Mirror Lake was a highlight for most of us (3 of our party really don't like hiking, but we made them do it anyway!) It was a moderate hike, and the lake definitely deserves its name. There's a great lookout and small waterfall, too, that made the hike even better.
We spent a couple of afternoons on the lake itself. It was clear, clean, and wonderful for the kids to paddle around in kayaks. You do need to have a Parks permit to enter the area where you can access the lake.
7. Denny Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Tuxtails - Savannah, Georgia
We hiked all the way to Franklin Falls and it was easy and very enjoyable.I am from the flat lands/lowcountry and I was able to do this with no problem. The tall trees and ferns were beautiful and Franklin Falls was awesome, we were able to do this later in the day and within minutes. Trail is well groomed. Requires Northwest Forest Pass
8. Goldmyer Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Naturally warm, soothing water soaks your troubles away in this beautiful wilderness setting
Reviewed By Pat_e321 - Seattle, Washington
We were trying to find a hike to a waterfall and were in the Dingford trail head parking lot. A member of Goldmyer was driving a 4 wheel drive vehicle and asked if we were going to the hot springs. We had never heard of it, but as we found out, many of our friends know about it. He gave us a ride and we found a well kept wilderness overlooking the Middlefork of the Snoqualmie river and surrounded by creeks, old growth forests and lovely, wilderness camping sites. We bathed in the hot springs (warning there are clothing optional times). My favorite was the cave with the hottest spring inside. It was like a steam bath with a lookout into the creek and forrest. There is a changing pavilion and a pit toilet. Bring your own food and water. As we were leaving we met a friend who had come there since he was a baby. We hiked out by way of the approx. 5 mile trail called Middlefork trail. It was a spectacular hike through forests, meadows, streams and over bridges with rushing creeks and waterfalls. We ate our lunch on a log which formed a bridge over a creek with our feet in a small cold water pool. It was one of our best anniversaries ever. Many friends we told about Goldmyer Hot Springs had been there snowshoeing, hiking and camping. Everyone seemed to know about it but us.
9. Gold Creek pond Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By snoluxe - Seattle, Washington
This is a small man-made attraction. The pond was huge pit for keeping building materials for building I-90 road, on completion, the pit was left as it is, over time rain water accumulated and it resulted in this beautiful pond nestled in the mountains.
There is a boarded walk and pathway around the lake, good for a sunny or cloudy day. there are BBQs and picnic tables so its a good place to have fun with a group of ppl.
I went there on a fairly cloudy day, and it was very serene and quite, we went in the afternoon 1 pm. On weekdays it can get little noisy, if kids are around, If you are looking for a quiet spot best to go in the late afternoon. The walk itself is of 1 mile and can be completed within 1/2 an hour. Plenty of places to sit and have quite lunch.
Can also be visited in winter with the right gear.
It is kid friendly, and wheelchair accessible.
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