Franklin Falls Trailhead
Provides access to: Franklin Falls Trail 1036, Wagon Road Trail 1021.
This trailhead is one of the most popular on the I-90 corridor and is just adjacent to Denny Creek Trailhead and Asahel Curtis Picnic Area. The Franklin Falls Trailhead expansion was completed in 2023 with Great American Outdoors Act Funding.
Winter Information
The Franklin Falls Sno-Park will not operate this winter, and the Denny Creek Road (Forest Service Road 58) will be closed to motorized traffic. The Denny Creek Road and parking lot at Franklin Falls will not be plowed.
The Asahel Curtis and Annette Lake Sno-Parks will be operating this winter. The hike from the Asahel Curtis Sno-Park parking area to Franklin Falls is approximately 7-miles.
The mountain environment along I-90 is dynamic and hazardous, with avalanche terrain, unmarked cliffs, unsafe winter creek crossings, snow immersion and suffocation risks, and other mountain hazards. Do not attempt to access the Denny Creek Trail or enter the Franklin Falls Basin, as both areas present significant avalanche risks.
Before traveling to Franklin Falls, check road conditions at Washington Department of Transportation website. Chains are required for winter access to Franklin Falls via I-90. Be prepared for extreme weather conditions.
Please stay safe and enjoy your public lands respectfully!
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General Information
Recreation Passes honored for day use fee payment: Digital Passes, Northwest Forest Pass, and Interagency Recreation Passes. Washington State Discover Pass is not valid at US Fee Sites.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Day use fee payment options: Use Automated Fee Machine or Scan & Pay on-site or display a valid Recreation Pass.
*Suggestion: Download the recreation.gov app before your trip to have the ability to scan & pay digitally on-site.
Address: 902 S.E. North Bend Way, Bldg 1 North Bend, WA 98045
Phone: (425) 888-1421
Hours: CLOSED Dec. 24-Jan 4, Reopens Jan 5; Winter Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 9:00am-3:00pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.41333333
Longitude: -121.4413889
Directions
Travel on I-90 to exit #47. Turn north, drive across the overpass and turn right at the "T". In 0.25 mile turn left on Denny Creek FS Road #58. Continue straight on for 2.8 miles and 0.25 miles past the Denny Creek Campground there are three large parking lots on the right that can accommodate more than 100 vehicles. ADA parking is available after passing the campground on left near the Franklin Falls and Wagon Road trailheads.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Nearby Trails
- Franklin Falls Trail 1036
- Wagon Road Trail 1021
- Denny Creek Trail 1014
- Asahel Curtis Nature Trail 1023
