Floating the Snoqualmie River

On Sunday Mike and I gathered a group of friends to float the Snoqualmie River. We had it on our calendar to float a river for more than a month - it was something I had done with a group of people the summer after my senior year of college, but I've yet to do it since. We knew there was a ton or rivers to float in the area, but we were a little skeptical about which one would be the best length and time. (If you go too late in the day, you run the risk of being in the water still when it's dark. The perfect float time is between 4-6 hours, in my opinion).

We decided to float the Snoqualmie since it's near Mike's house (just up the Redmond-Fall City Road). The night before, we bought the appropriate beverages and tied a cooler to a single-person floaty with rope. It's essential to have a cooler, and don't forget snacks and water! It's a long day in the river if you're hungry and dehydrated. We tried to research how long it would take, and where to park, but there was minimum information besides one blog we found that talked about how floating from the top to Fall City was only an hour and a half! We wanted a way longer float, so after parking down Fish Hatchery Road (near the top of the river/below the Snoqualmie Falls. Follow it until you see a parking lot with cars), Mike and another friend we were with drove the cars down and struggled to find a place past Falls City where we could all jump out.

Turns out the float from the top to Fall City is more around 4-5 hours, so you don't need to park past Fall City at all. Everyone who was floating (and there's a lot. It's a popular spot in the summer) was getting out at Fall City. Next time we'll just do that.

Final Verdict: Most definitely go back. The drive was quick and easy, and the river was a perfect speed and length for a great day of floating in 90-degree weather with friends! When it's that hot in Seattle, the best way to spend it is in the water all day with laughter, food and drinks!