Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls
Overview
4 hours 30 minutes
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This tour is unique in that you hike (moderate level with a few 8 minutes inclines) in old-growth forest along Snoqualmie River for a couple of hours to view a gorgeous cascade of falls, Twin Falls. The trail is 3 miles in total. Then followed by viewing another beautiful fall that we drive to - the famous 270-foot tall Snoqualmie Falls. You also see a beautiful lake with views of the surrounding mountains often reflected in the lake. There is lots of diversity on this half day tour from Seattle.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with knee and hip problems.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Snoqualmie Falls
We then drive to the majestic Snoqualmie Falls which are 270 feet tall and see the falls from a few platforms followed by driving through Snoqualmie town with the extravagant old depot from 1890 and historic locomotives. Before returning to Seattle we stop at Borst Lake, where Mount Si is often reflected.
Twin Falls
This half day tour is a combination of a 2-hour moderate hike (a few inclines for about five minutes at a time) to the Twin Falls and a visit to an old logging town, Snoqualmie with its famous Snoqualmie Falls nearby. I will pick you up in downtown Seattle and drive eastward for about 30 minutes until we arrive at the trailhead in Olallie State Park. We will hike in old growth forest along Snoqualmie Lower River to the Twin Falls and the Upper Falls, which are a beautiful cascade of waterfalls. After the hike we drive through North Bend, where the diner from the popular tv show "Twin Peaks" is located, to the old historic logging town, Snoqualmie.
What‘s Included
Fruit
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Guided forest hike to Seattle waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls
Reviews
588 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome trip, our guide...
Daniel M,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome trip, our guide was very friendly and showed us many waterfalls. The trail was just the right amount of time!
Beautiful
jacquelinesH8492CF,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful sights. Guide was excellent. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Excellent waterfall hike
Jennifer H,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide is very informative! She even made extra stops when we saw a herd of elk and great photo ops. It was a beautiful trip!
Our guide, John was...
Steve F,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, John was wonderful! During the drive there and back, he pointed out places of interest and gave us some history of the area. Same during the actual hikes. He was patient with the slower members of the group. The trails were beautiful and challenging. One had to watch where you put your feet; lots of rocks and tree roots to navigate. Hiking shoes are a must. There is some long elevation to climb. Definitely not a hike for those out of shape (and the excursion description does warn of this.) Loved the old growth forests we hired through.
Twilight ✨🌧️
Dayana L,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun experience. It rained on us but it made it such a better experience. Twilight vibes for sure ✨
Loved this tour! Wanted...
Erica C,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this tour! Wanted to explore more greenery in Seattle and stumbled across this gem. Nice hiking with beautiful views.
Wonderful time, even better guide
329navitam,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful time on this tour through Twin Falls and the Snoqualmie Falls with Matt as the guide. He was a wonderful guide with so much compassion and a great attitude. I was struggling a bit and he made sure I was comfortable and encouraged to continue the entire time. I highly recommend!
Recharged and grounded
DimplesNP,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent way to recharge from the concrete jungle of NYC. The rain did not stop the show. The guide was a historian, in addition to transporting us there and to the falls 10/10 experience.
Great way to see beautiful nature
Rebecca C,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A great way to see a lot of nature in a short space of time. We were picked up promptly by our friendly guide, and drove about 30 mins to our hiking loop in the beautiful forest full of autumn colours. The trail was easy to navigate (all a proper trail incl. steps in some places), and there was no chance of getting lost even for a directionally challenged solo traveller like me! We went on a dry sunny day and I wore walking shoes, but normal trainers would have been fine. I recommend layers, as it’s chilly in the shade even on a sunny day but you get warm when walking (I had a T-shirt, fleece, thin down jacket and hat). Water and snacks were provided and there was plenty of opportunities to use the restrooms (although the one at the hiking area is a very basic ‘long drop’ so you may wish to bring purell wipes to supplement the alcohol gel). Our guide told us plenty about the area and plants as we walked. Really recommend if you want to escape the city to see some nature but don’t have loads of time. The only reason I didn’t give 5* is because the walk did feel a little rushed - I guess because we needed to get back on time, but it did feel like there wasn’t a tonne of time to take in the surroundings in a relaxed way. We had one person in our group who was a slower walker and she hung back on a couple of sections because she couldn’t keep up - I’d have been happy to wait and get back ~30 mins later. Guide dropped a person from our group at the outlet shops so she didn’t have to get a separate bus, which I thought was kind.
Stunning trek through the forest
784louisek,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Susan was a fantastic tour guide who safely drove us up to Ollalie Sate Park - a stunning forest where we visited the Twin Falls. The trek was not too arduous. Steep in places, but safe too. Susan was very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. Being a Twin Peaks fan, Susan kindly allowed us to take a quick pit stop at Tweads Cafe which is better known to Twin Peaks fans as the Double R diner - we are very grateful for that. After the hike, we then visited Snowqualmie Falls, another iconic Twin Peaks landmark. It was a beautiful experience and highly, highly recommend this.
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