Franklin Falls Trailhead

Hiking area · King County

Franklin Falls Trailhead

Hiking area · King County

Parking lot, Denny Creek Trail, North Bend, WA 98045

Highlights

Discover a stunningly easy hike that meanders through forested mountains, culminating in a breathtaking waterfall that’s pure bliss on hot days.

Parking lot, Denny Creek Trail, North Bend, WA 98045 Get directions

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"A picturesque waterfall located in North Bend, Washington, known for its beautiful scenery and accessible hiking trails."

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Keira Dong

Google

Super beautiful winter hike!! The hike is next to a river and a waterfall view at the end. It’s around 2hr around trip with stops of taking photos. Very easy hike with mild elevation ( can be a-bit of slippery coming down). Parking ticket is required but can be purchased at the parking lot.

Stephen Kuhleman

Google

What a great fall hike. It’s pretty easy 2 mile round trip hike. The trail wasn’t too busy but saw kids and dog walkers. The road is still clear of snow as of now. Google says the road is closed but it’s actually open. You can’t really ask for a better hike with such great reward at the end. Highly recommend.

Calvin “The Moving Buddha” Lassiter

Google

Franklin Falls Trailhead is a peaceful escape that reminded me of home in North Carolina. The lush greenery and soothing waterfall brought back the serenity of the South. A must-visit for anyone seeking nature’s beauty and tranquility! 🧘🏾‍♂️It’s Buddha Approved🪷

Ruby Hernandez

Google

Great easy to slightly moderate trail for the whole family. We did it with our 13 and 3 yr old boys. We wore our hiking shoes which I feel made it that much more easier for us. We took about 2hr only because we kept stopping to explore and enjoy the views of the river. Once you get close to the falls it can get a little tricky, but not much. The water was super cold and amazing after building up a sweat.

Kenia Stanford

Google

This was a uni1ue experience hiking this trail with a temperature below zero. I loved it! It was SO cold that even my eyelashes froze. I took my gloves off to take some pictures, and the cold hurt so much, but still a fun experience. You will need a winter permit to park by the road here!

Ritesh Tawde

Google

Mesmerizing waterfall with snow everywhere. Hike to the waterfall is easy but snow made it somewhat hard and tiring. Had to park almost 2.5 miles before trailhead which added nearly 5 miles roundtrip walking distance.

Roam & Wander

Google

Beautiful, short, and close to Seattle hike. You can't ask for more. Google maps shows the forest rd closed, pay no attention to that it is plowed and open. There is snow in the parking lot and trail so spikes are definitely recommended on the hike but no other snow issues.

Mr O

Google

Great and fairly easy hike. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. The parking lot is shared with multiple trails so get there before 9am even tho there's plenty of parking it fills up quickly. You will need America the beautiful pass/ variants or the Northwest forest pass. Anything else can't be used there as it is part of the national forest. If you want to continue to other waterfalls and trails you can do that while there. Google maps will show you the other options within the same area for other waterfalls and trails. Keep the car parked, grab water and your snacks and have fun. Be aware of the bears there have been seen in the area.