Today was a somewhat lazy day for me, and since the weather man (who predicted rain that didn't happen...) scared my husband, it was an 'easy hike day'. Franklin Falls turned out to be a lovely destination. Trail is in great shape, and there are still some huckleberries to be had within easy reach. While there were quite a few folks on the trail, it was still a nice walk. : )

The Snoqualmie Wagon Wheel Trail has many large logs across it. There are also some brushy spots. The Franklin Falls Trail is clear of obstructions. Canadian dogwood and queen's cup were in flower. Sky was clear with moderate temperatures.

We started from the upper trailhead (1/4 mile to the falls from there) where the trail was dry. Soon we encountered a large patch of snow but easily found the snow-free trail on the other side. Rocks around the falls were wet but not slippery and no one fell into the churning cauldron below the falls, but anyone who got within 100 yards of Franklin falls (looked more like Franklin water jet) became soaking wet. No problem though, because a 1/2 mile drive up the road brought us to some sunny rocks just below the interstate where we were all soon dry but sweating while eating dinner.

Just checking out the area on my way elsewhere. I didn't actually go all the way to falls. The trail was muddy and had quite a bit of standing water, but then it was raining while I was there. Surprising number of people considering the weather.

It was such a nice afternoon, I just sit around all day, so I trundled up to Snoqualmie Pass to finish off a roll of film and stroll out to Franklin Falls. Those of you looking for a good photo subject, the falls are about as perfect as they can get right now, and the bushes around the I-90 bridge are turning colors (the problem is keeping the 90 bridge OUT of the frame, not easy). The river is as low as I've ever seen it, so you can almost get a head-on view of the falls without gettin' yer feet wet. The trail has seen some recent work too, in very good condition, though I still would like to see stairs over the last rocky descent to the falls. No bugs, no traffic, no complaints.