Twin Falls State Park is a great walk along the Snoqualmie River to a great set of falls and beyond to the John Wayne Trail and other destinations.

On Sunday, the plan was to go with the Issaquah Alps to the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie but snow drifts about a mile prior to the trail head (scouting report from Fred Zeitler) changed the groups plan.

Our large group (about 33 people) headed out to the falls on about a 3 mile 400 foot elevation gain hike to the bridge over the falls for photos and lunch. The total hike took about 2.5 hours with a nice lunch break. The falls were roaring with snow melt and from recent rains. The trail however was relatively mud free except for a section near I-90 which is cut into a clay rich bank.

Views from the river included Mt. Si, Mt. Tenerife, Mt. Washington, Rattlesnake Ridge and some others I could not identify. The weather was great with sun shine lighting the river and trees along the trail.

Wanted a low elevation trail without snow and decided Twin Falls would fit the bill. However, upon reaching the trailhead, noticed the gate was down on the ground and there was a sign saying ""Emergancy trail closure due to washout."" But I saw 6 cars inthe parking lot and people coming both directions so decided to give it a try realizing it would be at my own risk. I reached the washout along the river, near the woods where you start to gain a little elevation. Although the actual trail was only about a foot wide for 65', it was no worse than walking on a gravel beach. Just prior to reaching the steps to the lower falls, there is one large tree that blew down but, luckily, it landed parallel to the trail. Then there is another warning sign of the trail closure where two trees cover the trail. It just required some crouching down to get under the trees and on to the falls which were beautiful as always this time of year.

To get there, head east on I-90 to exit 34, turn right and follow the little brown information signs to the state park. This trail has several ups and downs to several great view points. The hike is very pleasant with the sounds and sights of the river and its rapids. At the top of the first up section, one gets the first views to the falls. Then down and up to a trail junction. Take the right fork down to an incredible view of the lower falls. Return to the main trail, continue up, and cross a bridge with more great views. Continue up to one more view point of the upper falls. From here the trail continues up but I have trouble recommending it. There are 2 unpleasant blow downs to navigate around plus the sights and sounds of I-90 are somewhat annoying. The trail does connect with the old railroad grade so a one-way option is to start at the parking lot at exit 38 and Olallie State Park.