With viewing platforms, float trips, and a first-class resort near the spray, Snoqualmie Falls is worth a visit on its own. This prominent 270-foot waterfall has made a permanent mark on the region's history, pop culture, and community. And 25 miles to the east is Snoqualmie Pass - an adventure-filled crest of the Cascades popular for year-round mountain activities.Įven with all the surrounding splendor, the number one natural place to visit is near the town center at Snoqualmie Falls.
Large mountains surround the charming communities lining the Snoqualmie River, including Snoqualmie and its neighbor, North Bend. The Snoqualmie Valley, 30 minutes east of Seattle, is a place of Pacific Northwest splendor. Author Brad Lane lives in the Pacific Northwest and has been training for Mailbox Peak all his life.
