Twin
Falls Trail
This
trek is a relatively easy but a little deceptive. The trail is
located in Olallie State Park and marauders through cool forests
up to a 150 foot waterfall. And then onward to another set of falls
nestled in a narrow river gorge. The route follows the South Fork of
the
Snoqualmie River with plenty of shady spots for those hot Summer days.
The
river gorge area receives about ninety
inches of rain per year leaving
the surrounding area with the feeling of a rain forest, with moss
covered trees and ferns. During the Fall and Winter, this trek is
a
good alternative hike for when the other mountain trails are choked off
by snow. During your trek you will notice the South Fork of the Snoqualmie
river being choked off by a thin river gorge before cascading through a
series of Upper
Falls. Then as the South Fork reaches the top of the Lower Falls, the
river then cascades 150 feet below to a waiting pool of water. A
show stopper
for sure. There
is a viewing platform a short distance off the trail in which you
will for sure want to snap up a few photos. As you return to the trail
and push up through a series of switchbacks, you will be rewarded with
more opportunities to view both the falls and shoot up more snap shots.
As I mentioned above, the trail is a little deceptive. Your beginning
elevation is about 600 feet and the ending your elevation is about 1340
feet, giving you
the impression of an easy climb. As you get into the trail for about
two miles, you all of a sudden realize that your trek has been all
uphill. And then it doesn't seem to have that 'walk in the park'
feeling. But in reality, it is a nice walk in the park. So push on and
your adventure will lead you to the Iron Horse Trail (John Wayne
Pioneer Trail).
To
start your adventure just link
yourself via the links listed below.