Trip
Basic Canyon - South Fork Snoqualmie River
A fun, splashy afternoon canyon with lots of swimming and optional jumps and slides. The canyon culminates in a 100-foot rappel down the very scenic Franklin Falls.
Contacts
- Wed, Aug 11, 2021
- Seattle Canyoning Committee
- Canyoning
- Adults
- Basic Canyon
- Moderate
- Mileage: 0.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: -250 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (5 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Let's meet at the Franklin Falls Trail Parking Lot (Google Maps) between 3:30-3:45pm.
Please plan to have your gear sorted and ready to go by 3:45pm. We will suit up, set the car shuttle, and aim to start the canyon at 4:00pm. I expect the canyon to take roughly 4 hours car-to-car.
South Fork Snoqualmie has a good amount of swimming and the water is known for being quite cold, even on warm days. I highly recommend including flotation in your pack (e.g., canyon keg, dry bag, empty or half empty water bottles) and bringing extra warm layers in case you need them. Bring a headlamp!
Please let me know by Tuesday at 5:00pm if you need to borrow gear.
South Fork Snoqualmie River
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Helmet
- Harness
- Whistle
- Variable friction descender
- Cowstails
- Wetsuit or drysuit
- Pack
- Canyon keg or dry bag for keeping things dry in your pack
- Canyon shoes
- Water filter or water bottle
- Snacks
- Headlamp