Snoqualmie Falls — Thursday, Apr. 11, 2024

Went to the falls with elementary-age kid and young-adult kid. We didn't intend to do the full hike, but I was curious and the weather was perfect. There were enough people on the trail that you didn't feel alone, but not so many that it was crowded. As the kids doubted this adventure, it was helpful to point out how many dogs and younger kids were able to survive. We began at the top and went down to the bottom. The view of the falls was BEAUTIFUL. Truly gorgeous and so worth it. The bathroom at the lower parking lot was decent and usable. (By park standards) We began the hike back up and immediately regretted every life choice. Young adult with POTS decided it was too steep and strenuous and had to wait in the lower parking lot for us (& the car). Younger kid had no trouble on the hike back up. I have rheumatoid arthritis and thought I might die. This hike is STEEP. Like....VERY STEEP. The hike down is doable but rough on the knees. The hike up was almost can-i-get-choppered-off-this-mountain. Hard on knees and ankles. We made it back up to the top (maybe as a ghost? Did I die on that trail?), got to the car, and retrieved the older kid. Overall this hike was beautiful, the falls are majestic, but it's super steep, so plan accordingly and ask yourself if you can truly do it. Maybe start at the bottom and hike up so you can bail if it's too hard. My kids think I'm crazy but I *would* try it again...I think.