Snoqualmie River

          The Snoqualmie River flows out of the Cascade Mountain Range near the small King County town of North Bend. The three forks of the river (North Fork, Middle Fork, South Fork) create the Snoqualmie River.

          Snoqualmie Falls, a famous waterfall located on the river, is one of Washington state's most popular scenic attractions. More than 1.5 million visitors come to the Falls every year. At the Falls, you will find a two-acre park, observation deck, gift shop, the Salish Lodge and the famous 270 foot waterfall.

          A powerhouse operates beneath the falls (in the rock), which was first opened by Puget Power in the early 1900's. Most of the river is diverted into the power station, but in the spring time the river is high enough to flow across the entire precipice, which creates an almost blinding spray at times. During high water, the falls take on a Curtain form.