Trip

Day Hike - Big Creek Falls & Otter Falls

Hike along the Taylor River to waterfalls and lakes. This hike takes you through forest, moss and views of amazing water falls.

Sat, Apr 4, 2026
Committee: Foothills Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults, All Who Qualify

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 10.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 650 ft
High Point Elevation: 1,824 ft
Pace: 2.0-2.5 mph

Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 2 (2 capacity)
Registration Open: Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Registration Closed: Thu, Apr 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Leader's notes

This will be a moderately strenuous hike - please make sure you have done some recent hikes w/similar distance and pace. Hike will go rain or shine except for extreme weather and/or flooding/strong winds will cancel this hike. More updates shortly.

Meeting place and time

0800 - We will meet at the Snoqualmie Lake/Taylor River TH. More detailed information will be sent out about a week before the hike. Please contact hike leader with any questions.

Pass - Yes, NW Forest Pass

Route/Place

Taylor River

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Mt Si No. 174
Green Trails Skykomish No. 175
Green Trails Middle Fork Snoqualmie No. 174SX
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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