Snoqualmie Falls

The last time we went to Snoqualmie, the kids were little..it was 2009. We made two attempt to go and given the slippery trails and low visibility, we left the kids and went by ourselves and saw the falls. This time, the kids made it and were old enough to remember and enjoy the trails, the falls and the river!

 This is a lovely way to spend an afternoon on a Seattle visit.

Initially the kids were protesing for going on the trail and kept asking "how much longer" but once at the river access they were extremely happy.  

The hike down is a lot easier than the hike up. 

Took a lot of pictures on the trails and at the falls. HDR images below..

Next time I plan to lug my filter kit with me on this trail. Something tells me that we will be visiting this place again.. 

Snoqualmie Falls - day trip from Seattle

An amazing falls, within an hour from the Microsoftee's (BIL's) house!

We really enjoyed it. Had to make two trips. Our first attempt was unsuccessful because of a bad fog and rain. No visibility. So we went back two days later and had great views.

The trail down to the observation deck was very slippery and is not recommended for kids or for adults carrying a kid on their waist, in winter with snow and ice on the ground. So the kids were not taken on the trail!

Here are the pictures ...

and some decent stitch shots...

It is always amazing to watch a quiet river flow down with such ferocity and turn into the quiet river again as it goes downstream.

Snoqualmie was definitely named for a woman!

ps. We were in the Seattle area for the last six days. There will be more day trip posts..
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