Snoqualmie Falls Lower Observation Deck

Snoqualmie Falls is an absolute gem of nature, and visiting this stunning waterfall was an experience of a lifetime! I can't say enough great things about it.

From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the breathtaking beauty of the falls. The sheer power of the rushing water cascading down the rocks is a sight to behold. The mist in the air and the sound of the falls create an incredibly immersive and sensory experience. It's truly a natural wonder.

The best part of our visit, of course, was taking in the falls from the overlook. The views are simply mesmerizing, and it's an excellent spot for photography. We couldn't help but take countless pictures to capture the magic of the moment.

I would highly recommend a trip to Snoqualmie Falls to anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature. It's a short drive from Seattle and offers an unforgettable escape from the city. Whether you're a local or a visitor, you won't be disappointed by this natural wonder. It's a must-see destination that deserves every one of its five stars!

If you visit Snoqualmie Falls, take the short but steep hike down to the lower falls observation deck. This gives you some different photos then the popular one from the top. There is a membership that you can join if you want to be able to get access to the other side of the falls and river also.

A totally different perspective of Snoqualmie Falls. You must buy a Discovery Pass to park. Nice public restrooms. Lots of stairs on the way to the observation deck. Glad we stopped here.

Don't miss this double waterfall. An easy boardwalk gets you here quickly. For a real workout, walk all the way down and see the view from below at the water level.

Absolutely gorgeous place to spend your day and take wonderful pictures for memories years to come. I absolutely loved coming here and spending time with my family and taking wonderful pictures on the beautiful scenery. These waterfalls were mesmerizing. I am going to definitely want to come back here in the future with more people to see what they think about this place. I’m sure they will be shocked. No they will be flabbergasted. This place is beautiful.

Simply stunning. Come prepared to walk the steep gravel pathway if you decided to hike the trail. The river water is ice cold and the rocks can be slippery but the views are worth it.

I went to this location by accident while trying to view the falls from the upper deck.
This is a very popular viewpoint as a consequence of a Google Maps peculiarity. When zooming in on the area on a phone the lower falls viewing platform is visible. The upper platform only pops onto the screen for an instant at one specific magnification so it can be missed.
Anyway there is a decent parking lot but it is often very full. Once parked there is a walk of about a quarter mile to the viewing area. The path goes past the hydroelectric plant with some dramatic views of enormous pipes that direct the water around the falls to the generator plant. The path then narrows and hangs along a rock wall some thirty feet above the river. The platform itself allows a view from a point below the falls and requires one to get to the outside edge of the platform for the best view. It is not all that large and this is often crowded with people taking selfies at the rail which can be tedious.
There are restrooms near the parking lot so families with children will not be inconvenienced by poorly timed calls for restrooms.

Empty parking lot. Easy short walk on mostly wood. The view of the falls is very pretty! The walk going to the falls was very picturesque as well. Love how big the falls are!!

Absolutely beautiful waterfall not too far from Seattle. There’s several viewpoint one overlooking the falls from the top and from the bottom . There’s a hiking trails going down to the bottom of the falls and the creek. There’s several parking areas some are free. The parking near the lower part of the falls is free and you don’t have to hike that far to see the bottom of the falls. Overall an awesome place to visit.

Went around mid-January with my family and the whole route to Snoqualmie is amazing. I love the greenery it surrounded by and the dainty cabin built on top. It's a beautiful place and

Pro: you can get some amazing selfies in the natural lighting

I love this place. It's absolutely beautiful. This is a great hike to the bottom of the falls and down to the river side. It's a little steep in some parts but it's not far. It's a half mile or some to the pier at the bottom of the falls. There is another loop around to the river side that's about a quarter mile. So roughly a mile or so to see everything. It only takes an hour or so to see everything. There are some signs that have interesting facts about the power plants. There are some of the old pieces of the plants as well. Very interesting place.

Beautiful waterfall. Too bad we are not allowed to walk down to the falls like the old days. Regardless, it was breathtaking seeing the falls from this spot. Beautiful short trail.

Beautiful view of the fall. Plenty of free parking spot across the street with bridge connected to observation deck.

Very impressive waterfall and a great trail. Good for kids, grandparents, dogs, etc.

Simply amazing feels like a small vacation inside a vacation. So close to Seattle yet can be considered its own little place.
You can hike down to the river or chill at observation decks/viewpoints above

Even though I dropped my phone and had it bounce off the deck of the lower walkway more than once then drop off the side, leading to me finding a spot where I could extralegally scale the handrail, climb down same handrail and steel reinforcing bars, and scramble across flood-strewn boulders...this is an awesome place. Would love to be able to stand in the same place when the falls are at full force due to strong storms.
P.S. I repented for my illegal transgressions to under the lower falls boardwalk by collecting a lot of trash & recyclables on my way back up AND pulling a massive, rusted steel rope up the rafting/boating put-in bank. Please don't track me down & arrest me.

We went *early* but it was still a bit busy. There are LOTS of STEPS, do not bring a stroller. This area is not wheelchair accessible, so if you want to see the falls, use the upper observation point. Still, a nice unique view and worth the small hike.

Absolutely beautiful. Of course, I traveled this far out of the way because of Twin Peaks but was pleasantly surprised by the scenery and the surrounding area. I definitely recommend making your way out. Also, there is free parking across Railroad Ave and paid parking closer to the observation deck.

Beautiful waterfall! We arrived early and viewed both the upper and lower falls. Parking the view the upper falls does cost $7, but free entry.

Parking is a son of a... But once you find a spot, the falls is amazing and it's super easy to view. There are two main viewing points up top. You can home down to the bottom observation deck for an intimate view of the falls down below. You can actually drive down here to save on the steep climb back up. There's also River access if you want to dip your toes into the cold water. They've put a lot of money in this place... Ten years ago you can climb down into the falls and be right next to it. It was dangerous but you got to be really close to it. No such thing anymore...