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The falls flow year-round, and the icicle formations clinging to the surrounding rock face are absolutely spectacular — well worth the trip.
The Franklin Falls Sno-Park will not operate for the 2025-2026 season, and the gate to Denny Creek Road will be closed to motorized vehicles.
Hikers will need to park at the Asahel Curtis Sno-Park parking area (which is along FR 9035 before the Asahel Curtis picnic area this year), which requires a sno-park permit, and hike/snowshoe approximately 3.5 miles one-way along Denny Creek Road and the Franklin Falls trail to reach the falls.
Be aware that avalanche danger is considerable near the falls. Always check the avalanche forecast at the Northwest Avalanche Center. Because the waterfall basin sits at the bottom of an avalanche chute, hikers are strongly discouraged from entering that area.
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