# Snoqualmie Falls: Winter Mist Waterfall Walk & River Trail > Place to go for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open daily dawn to dusk, 365 days a year; Upper observation deck gift shop open daily… - Where: Snoqualmie Falls Park, 6501 WA-202, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 - Ages: All ages; fully paved upper observation deck is 100% stroller and wheelchair accessible; lower river trail suitable for walking toddlers - Price: Free admission; Free parking in upper general visitor lot (across pedestrian bridge); Concessions and gift shop items for purchase - Schedule: Open daily dawn to dusk, 365 days a year; Upper observation deck gift shop open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM - Organizer: Puget Sound Energy & King County Parks - Official page: https://www.snoqualmiefalls.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/snoqualmie-falls-winter-mist-waterfall-walk-and-river-trail--listing-61a46c492041a9e9832a5250 ## About Plunging 268 feet over a sheer volcanic cliff into a churning river canyon, Snoqualmie Falls is Washington state's most iconic natural wonder and reaches its most thunderous, dramatic flow during Pacific Northwest winter rainstorms and Cascade snowmelt. The upper park features wide, gently graded paved viewing promenades perched directly above the cascade, offering spectacular misty photo angles that are completely stroller and wheelchair accessible. Families with older kids can walk the gentle 0.7-mile interpretive forest trail that descends through towering moss-covered Douglas firs, Western hemlocks, and giant sword ferns down to the lower river-level boardwalk. The lower river platform provides up-close views of the churning plunge pool and historic 1898 underground hydroelectric powerhouse. Restrooms, a heated gift shop with hot beverages, and ample free parking are available at the upper lot. ## Similar picks in Seattle - [Family Nature Walk – Fall Colors at Point Defiance](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/family-nature-walk-fall-colors-at-point-defiance--listing-3f70317cfe7fd303724d20a4) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Point Defiance Park (meet at the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter), Tacoma · Free · checked Oct 20. 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