Beautiful place to hike and very worth it to make it all the way to the top to see two waterfall. I went hiking on a rainy day and with nature it was very muddy and slippery and I recommend wearing the proper gear to be safe and bringing some water and snacks. read more

This is a nice, quick 3-mile round trip hike near North Bend. My boyfriend and I rolled in around 2 and were out by 4:30. I saw lots of people of all ages, including kids. I found this hike to be beautiful even though we went in mid-November and it was cold outside. The start of the trail parallels a beautiful river, then you go up sharply, then down, then up again. At this point, the path diverges - take the steps down to a viewpoint of the lower falls. Absolutely stunning. Trudge back up the steps and go up even higher and then you'll reach a bridge with a view of the big falls. While the lower falls were beautiful, the upper one is impressive and roaring. Love it! You can continue up the trail to a higher viewpoint if you like. The trail continues going on up after that, but it's just a way to intersect with the John Wayne Trail, no more views of the falls to be had. I would consider this hike easy just due to distance, but you go up and down quite a few steep hills. There are plenty of benches to stop and rest at. I also appreciated that you could walk down to the river at the beginning of the trail and hang out there for a bit too. You will need a Discover Pass for this hike! read more

One of the most popular trails along I-90. This one is nice and easy. Kids and pets friendly. I love the river along the trail where you can go and soak your feet in. 3 miles round trip and only 500 ft elevations. The view point is the falls. It's very pretty. A lot of people just go there and return. Beyond the point, there's really not a lot of exciting view going on. The end of the trail is just a road. As of July 2011, Washington State parks require discover pass (day pass $10, annual pass $35). If you are a regular for any of the state park, I recommend to get one of the annual pass. Since this trail is popular, parking does fill up fast. If you park far, you'd easily add extra mile or two to your hike. :-) read more

Length: 3 miles, roundtrip Difficulty: Nah. Your mom can do it. Because she's awesome. How to get there: The trail is closed off due to a landslide, but you may access it from Homestead Valley Trail(Don't worry, it's super easy to merge into the Twin Falls trail). From Seattle, take exit 38 and make a left. Turn right onto the gravel road and drive up to the trailhead. Required: Discovery Pass. $30 bucks online for the whole year, or $11 for a day. If you buy the annual pass you can print at home and post it on your windshield(Good for ten days). Tips: While it is closed off, you can still jump the gate and continue on the trail to get to the lower river. You can see the landslide, but it doesn't pose much threat if you know how to walk and get around it. Breaking the rules is fun. read more

Lots of ups and downs. Definitely steep in some areas which makes it a good workout. View the falls from afar in 0.8 miles but do yourself a favor to see them up close at the first stairs that go down at a split past the overlook. So Beautiful. If you keep going up, you'll cross another bridge to see some of the smaller upper falls. Keep going for another 3-5mins and you'll see another waterfall. I would definitely recommend d this hike. read more

This trail is easy to walk at your leisure to get to the top where the fall is. The fall is majestic during the winter time when snow falls. If you need to get away from the city life, this is a good place to go. read more

Thankfully, I read previous Yelp reviews so my boyfriend and I were aware that the Twin Falls trailhead was closed due to a mudslide. We also followed other Yelpers advice, and went around the barrier and continued on the trail anyway! Immediately after the barrier you can see the part of the trail that was taken out, but it's still enough room for you to walk by and continue on to the rest of the trail :] The trail is stunning, and is a very easy hike to the falls. Highly recommend for everyone - kids, and dogs too! read more

This is the perfect hike to take your little ones. The trail is not very steep and it is mostly shaded by trees. There is so much to see and it's not as heavily traveled compared to Snoqualmie Falls. Cute bridges to cross and water most of the trail to see. Go early though because the parking lot is not that big and it does fill up quickly. read more

Hike to Twin Falls via Homestead Valley Trailhead A friend and I spent our Fourth of July here-- what better way to celebrate the beauty of America by hiking to a waterfall! Unfortunately, the slide has still damaged the trail from the Twins Fall Trailhead and can only be accessed from the east. Directions here: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/twin-falls-state-park Difficulty: Mostly easy, but there are parts of the hike that light your thighs on fire. For instance, the hike from the trailhead to the John Wayne Pioneer Trail is almost a 45 degree incline right off the bat. After 5 minutes or so, you reach a gravel road (John Wayne Pioneer Trail) which is flat and you get a nice break from the incline. Keep following the gravel road until you see a sign for the falls on the right.The rest of the way is downhill to the falls, which means the whole way back is pretty much uphill. Some have noted they consider it a moderate hike-- which I can see why, but the pain doesn't last long and there are opportunities to slow down and take it easy. There's also not too much falling potential i.e. roots or rocks in the way, but I would recommend a decent athletic shoe at minimum. Passes required: Discover Pass; there's no way to buy a pass at the trailhead so be sure to bring your own. The lot is gravel, unmarked, and can fill up quite fast. Scenery: The John Wayne Pioneer Trail is sort of boring, but you're here to hike the falls-- which is definitely the main attraction. Keep going to the very bottom to get a different view of the second falls. Bathrooms: Trailhead has a biffy i.e. bathroom in forest for you-- or rather, a small shack that has a toilet seat to a large pit into the earth. I'm not sure how often they restock it, but it's good to BYOP (bring your own paper); I was lucky some nice stranger gave me some of hers! Signage: Sort of confusing from this trailhead because we didn't come prepared with a map and went back and forth on that gravel road a few times, because there are multiple trails to access besides the Twin Falls. We eventually found it, but I think the signs could be a little more clear. Recommended for: quick hike with beautiful views, hikes with dogs, hikes with kids, waterfall lovers. 4 stars for waterfalls, the sweet bridge above the waterfalls, (basically anything involving waterfalls is enough for 4 stars from me). read more

Mom review: We brought our 3 boys (7, 5 & 3) here on Memorial Day. Hard, but doable hike for us. You're at the top when you reach the big, wooden bridge. It was VERY muddy & rocky, so bring extra clothes to change back into or prepare to drive home half naked. Also, be prepared to stop for ice cream on the way home because you're going to have to bribe the kids with something to get them to back the climb back down. read more

This hiking trail is not too difficult and is a short 2.5 miles long back and forth. I like this trail since it is right by the water and at the end you can see the waterfall once you hike up to the top. Along the way up or down there are a few spots where you can hike right down to the river edge and dip your feet in the water. It was a very relaxing time to just sit and hear the water rushing by. This trail was very busy even on a weekday and many people had brought along their dogs. The trail is maintained quite nice and has stairs for those very steep hard corners to reach. It has great photo spots and places where you can definitely take some pictures. One of the changes is that you do need a Discovery Pass to park your car or risk being ticketed. They are $10 a day or $30 for one year. Parking is very limited once it is busy. read more

Twin Fall is located near North Bend. The original Twin Falls trailhead has been closed due to a landslide, so probably the best way to access the trail is via the Homestead Valley trailhead that is located off 1-90 (exit 38 West), if coming from Seattle. For the first mile or so you will follow the Iron Horse trail - the trail intersects the Twin Falls trail. From the trail head it is about 2.8 miles one way. There are several smaller waterfalls and it finally leads up to Twin Falls. The furthest you can go is the Canyon bridge area - from where the upper falls and the top portions of the lower falls is visible. A moderate hike and definitely worth checking out. read more

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If you want to be transported back in time to prehistoric days, then this an AMAZING place to visit. I absolutely love this hike and the nature, plants, and river make it perfect! The moss growing on trees everywhere just completes the picture. Best $10 (per car) you will spend this year. read more

While, not the most difficult trail, Twin Falls does offer a fun trek that you'll share with a winding river for most of its length. This makes for a lot of variety as you go from the trail head to the falls where you will marvel for a few moments at the impressive, falling water features that give the trail its name, but if you go any farther you'll end up wondering why you've come to a gravel road and nothing else to see. No matter, though. Your journey back down the trail will be just as pleasant as it was on the way up. Hopefully you'll be able to hike Twin Falls on a day when its not super crowded, because it can get pretty packed during the peak season and may cause some slow downs and traffic jams. If you're a hard core hiker looking for a challenge, you will not be impressed. If you are looking for more of a casual stroll then Twin Falls will suit you just fine. read more

Nice hike that's physically strenuous - but beware of parking tickets from overzealous cops. We went hiking at Twin Falls recently, and the parking area was packed, with cars parked a long way down the side of 159th Street. We found a spot and slotted in more than a car length away from a fire hydrant, which is more than enough distance in downtown Seattle or on the Eastside, where I live. We thought that having a Discover Pass would cover us. Nope. A county mountie showed up while we were gone and slapped a parking ticket for parking "within 15 feet of a fire hydrant" (RCW 46.61.570). The RCW is legitimate, but we were more than a car length away from the fire hydrant. Nothing more than a cheap revenue grab by King County. Moral of the story - park way the heck away from fire hydrants when you're out in the boonies. Local governments are starved for cash and will write sketchy tickets that they know people won't contest - not worth a day of PTO to go to court and get the ticket thrown out. read more

I found this hike pretty uninspiring, but maybe I just set my expectations too high. First of all, being so close to the Seattle area and so easily accessible from the I-90, the trail was jam-packed when my wife and I went. It's also a very easy hike, which makes it appealing for people who aren't serious hikers. The downside to this is that in some places you may find yourself waiting behind parents as they lift their strollers over the boulders. Yes, this hike is actually easy enough that it can be done with a stoller (although I still wouldn't recommend it). The view of the falls is beautiful, but as you approach it you'll be able to hear road noise from the I-90, which is less than 400 feet from the falls. When I go hiking, I do it because I like to escape the city, get closer to nature, and enjoy the solitude. Busy trails I can handle, but when I can still hear the freeway, it kind of defeats the purpose. Twin Falls feels much more like a tourist trap than a proper hike. Note that while you can keep following the trail after you reach the falls, you'll just end up on a powerline trail which seems to follow the I-90 east, hugging the mountains. I'm not sure where it goes, but we walked an extra mile or so along it and there wasn't much to see. If you're just doing the hike for the falls, you can turn back without missing anything once you reach the viewpoint just beyond the wooden bridge over the river. Despite my mild disappointment, Twin Falls is still an enjoyable hike and is definitely worth doing once. The view of the falls is very nice. Just don't expect to get much of a sense of escaping civilization here. read more

Get to the top! Spectacular view from the bridge Tough goings when you near the middle and its all uphill and pretty steep, but the view is a wonderful reward at the end! I'd suggest bringing some water (and maybe wine to celebrate like we did)! Unfortunately, the trail doesn't have any signs for how far you've gone, so never quite sure how to estimate it. Also, MAJOR TIP: don't try and skimp on buying the parking pass, because we did see patrol people checking out cars and writing out tickets for people who tried to use an expired pass or used the wrong parking pass. Avoid the Ticket and buy the Parking pass! It's only $30 for a whole year! read more

From where I live in capitol hill, it took less than 45min to travel from the 'hood to the trailhead...pretty quick! The natural beauty in the Cascades is lush, wet and green: it is impressive to see fallen trees on the forest floor, almost completely grown over by moss and new plants. There are some old growth trees which tower above everything else and their trunks provide excellent perspective on what it takes to hold up a huge-ass tree for hundreds of years. In the forest, moss and vines are everywhere and lend a creepy quality to some of the dark scenery seen beyond the trail. The trail itself is excellent: I saw people with strollers and a few frail-looking elderly folks moving along with no problem. The trail is mostly packed dirt and there are a few places with wooden steps. If you don't get out much, the trail might be tiresome; but if you are at all physically active the trail is very easy. I recommend Twin Falls to anybody who lives in Seattle...it is so close, so pretty and so fun to romp around a forest for exercise. read more

If the parks around the city aren't enough of an escape, then a 40 minute drive to Twin Falls will clear your head. It starts to get busy a little after lunch time. And even though the rest of the trail is closed, it's still a nice stroll. Couples, families, and people with pups venture here, find a little spot to enjoy a snack. There's little trails that venture from the main trail that lead to the water or rocks smooth enough to sit and eat in. There's a view point at the .75 mile mark where the trail ends. Not a bad view. The only thing that's crappy is when you first get there, there's some confusion on how parking works. And if you're going to risk not paying to get a ticket, you're probably going to get a ticket. So fill out the form to buy a pass for $10 for 1 day of parking, you can write a check or you can go online. The website is on the form or if you Google Twin Falls Discover Pass you're bound to find a .gov website to buy your pass. Happy strolling :) read more

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Amazing hike! You can get up and close with both the river and forest. I like how the trail is winding through the trees and the view from the lookout of the waterfall is breathtaking. Even better, we came on a sunny weekend but it wasn't crowded. Highly recommended for people who'd like a weekend getaway! read more

Nice falls but not worth the parking ticket hassle. It was our first (and last) visit. By mistake - I purchased and proudly displayed a wrong pass - which worked on the other end of North Bend. The ranger (or however he was) was still on the premises - busy writing tickets when I approached him with questions. He neither gave me a chance to buy a correct ticket, nor explained how the whole pass thing works. I read the manual at home. I bought discover pass. I sent a check to the Issaquah court. Two months later I received a mail from the King County court. Somehow Issaquah government workers did not receive my payment and ping-ponged me to their Seattle colleagues. A visit to Twin Falls is like light of a distant star. The star is long time gone, but citations and tickets keep coming. read more

Short and Simple hike! Beautiful views of forest and waterfall. There are two ways to get to the falls... I used the 1.3miles one. Took me around 1 hr 30 mins both ways! Definitely kid and animal friendly! read more

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We recently went to Twin Falls Trailhead on a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon. I particularly shortlisted this trail on my list, partly because it was supposed to be easier for a newbie in hiking like my friend and I, and we were right! In terms of difficulty, I would say, this is definitely a very easy trail for anyone not as in shape, with kids or even pets...even easier than the Rattlesnake Ridge trail. The hike starts off circling along a nearby river for a bit before taking hikers up gradually in a nice, not so steep pace to the falls, which is about mid-way through the trail. What disappointed me about this trail though is that once we reached the waterfalls, there was really nothing much to see along the trail beyond this point. The waterfalls are really the highlight/climax of this trail (and even then it wasn't that impressive.The trail actually ends meeting another random motor road that circles up the mountain. Most people we saw didn't really hike all the way through the end (they mostly just stopped once they reached the waterfalls...which wasn't a long distance from the start at all). There are some parking spots near the trailhead but you will need a day or annual Discover Pass to park there (read the reviews below this!!...they actually give you tickets!). The daily pass costs around $10 whereas a Discover Pass costs $30. If you already have a Discover Pass, this is a trail that you can just check out..but it won't be as memorable as other trails out there for sure. If you have to pay $10...I'm still debating whether this is worth the drive AND the $10 just to hike there though... read more

Great hike that is not too long so perfect for all abilties and kids. Very beautiful. This place gets crowded so plan on going very early. Also a great hike on a rainy day to avoid the crowds. read more

3-mile round trip hike with 2 waterfalls! It's a pretty easy hike with few up and down hills, but overall not a difficult one. It gets pretty crowded, so make sure to go earlier in the afternoon than later. Pet and kid friendly too! read more

Just went on this hike for the first time and I was quite pleased! It was pretty easy and fairly short. I've heard that the trail can be pretty busy but I went with a friend of mine on a weekday so it was pretty clear. The only complaint about this hike is that its kind of close to the freeway so at some parts you can hear the cars driving by. Also be aware that once you pass both the falls, there are no signs to tell you that it has ended. We walked for awhile passed the fall and didn't see it heading anywhere. Just seemed like it was following the freeway. But other then that, its a great short hike to enjoy. read more

Great first hike of the season. The only issue is that everyone else feels the same way because it was packed beyond belief on a Thursday! read more

Twin Falls Trailhead - Hiking Near Me - North Bend, Washington

This is a beautiful hike if you go off the path a bit! Was very crowded when I came so definitely remember to bring your discover pass to park in the lot. Also don't go past the bridge- the trail goes up another mile or so with no view, just reaches a bike path. read more

Easy to get and complete, you can enjoy the hiking experience in 2 hours, it's totally no problem to bring ur dog or kids to here, there's a creek and I saw a man is fishing, the waterfalls is beautiful, although it's easy to get, but it's beautiful~ read more

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I wanted an easy hike to take my 4 month old puppy on and this was perfect! It wasn't too difficult for him (until the stairs) but he was able to do the whole thing and he seemed to have a lot of fun! Lots of other dogs and families on the trail as well, but not too many to make it feel crowded. We took great pictures at the falls and along the trail and had a good time overall on this hike! We arrived around 9am with our Discovery pass and found parking immediately. read more

Twin Falls by itself is nothing to write home about. It's a quick, cute hike and there are nice views of the river and waterfalls. There's even a "secret" path where you can climb all the way down to the banks, where you can make your way to the boulder in the middle of the river. It's a great place to break, sunbathe, snack, enjoy the rush of the water around you. It's not a steep hike, but it is uphill on the way back, which is always a little masochistic for me. If you want something with more distance, you can always park away from the traditional parking lot for Twin Falls (exit 34??) and instead east from Rattlesnake Lake on the Iron Horse Trail. Easy hiking warmup and a decent enough view. read more

This is a fairly casual hiking trail. The way in is mostly uphill, but nothing particularly challenging save the parts of the trail that turn in to mudslides. About 1.5 miles in to the falls. As another review mentioned, the trail keeps going, but everyone we talked to said you don't come across anything especially interesting after the falls. Just before you reach the falls there will be a path that forks off and heads down away from the main trail. Apparently this way will have the better view. If you're looking to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature, you'll want to save this for a weekday, or an early morning or late afternoon hike on the weekend. Otherwise, it tends to be pretty crowded...lots of children and dogs with parents and owners who may or may not be minding them. You'll need a Discovery parking pass for the Washington State Parks in order to park in the lot (or along the road if it's crowded). $10 a day, or $30 for the year. It's not really worth the $10 parking pass IMO, but I've done a lot of hiking in my day. There is a latrine at the trailhead, but I'd make plans for using the bathroom before you get there or after leaving if you can. It's literally one latrine for everyone to use...the line can get a little long and the condition of the latrine suffers from the extensive use. read more

It's a nice hike, crowded on a week day can't imagine what weekends are like. The parking area was accomadating enough for the 15 cars that were there but I dont imagine it could hold that many more cars. The trail was in great condition and the falls were beautiful. I would like to go back on a sunny day. read more

Twin Falls Trailhead - On way to top! - Hiking Near Me - North Bend, Washington

This is a great moderate hike. There is a lot of up and down, but the steep areas have steps and the overall elevation gain/loss isn't significant. I hiked this on an overcast Friday in October with a storm moving in across the coast, so there weren't very many people. It is definitely worthwhile to hike to the bridge and down to the lower falls overlook. The falls were roaring, as it has been a wet week here... read more

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Easily accessible from the city, Twin Falls is just off I-90. A short, fairly easy hike takes you on a shady wooded trail. The highlight is the waterfall; when you come to a fork in path, take the right for a great view of the falls from below. Backtrack and take the left path to cross the bridge above the falls for the aerial views. read more

Freshman for hiking, staring with the relative easy way, especially suitable for kids. The view is beautiful with the twin falls. The nature set up several traps to raise funny along the trail. :-) Though we are lost the way at the entrance, we still like here~ read more

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Really beautiful hike. There's a few reviews saying that this is an easy hike, but there were some older folks and children doing this hike and couldn't make the entire hike. When we went it wasn't too muddy, but there are some springs and wet areas that I was glad I was wearing hiking shoes. There's also 2 spots where trees have fallen and are blocking the pathway. You have to be able to climb over them, or if you have a very small child, they could go under one of the logs. Parking can be crappy if you don't have a Discover Pass, so cough up the 30$ for the pass for a year. Or park further down the street in a more residential area. All along the hike there are trails that can take you down to the water, great photo ops, a beachy area and all the way near the top of the trail - a bridge that goes over the waterfall. There's so much greenery and it's a great hike. Just do your research and be prepared! read more

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Excellent! Got some good exercise and a beautiful hike in the forest with a great view of the falls in 2 locations! Well worth it! Busy on a weekday but everyone had masks as we passed each other or they respectfully turned away as we passed. We felt safe! read more

Awesome hike. First hike of the season for us!! I love hiking and this hike was long enough to be worth the drive and steep enough to make it worth the work. Plus the waterfalls are pretty awesome!! You can get some pretty awesome shots and some great views. Tip number 1, this hike is super popular and will fill up quickly. Tip number 2 you should bring your discovery pass... not that you will be parking in the actual parking lot. read more

We started this hike from the homestead valley trail. It was nice and easy even for us who are out of shape. The waterfalls are beautiful and definitely worth it. Fortunately for us there wasn't a single person on the homestead trail and only a little bit of people at the falls. read more