It’s been a strange year for Washingtonians, but that doesn’t mean we won’t make the most of our beautiful summer. And since our state parks and nature hikes are opening back up, we’ll have plenty of places available to go out and experience nature at its finest. If you’ve never checked out the Denny Creek Trail and its natural waterslide, you really should. It’s a fantastic summer day trip destination.
The Denny Creek Trail is located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, near Snoqualmie Pass.
Leslie Davidson / alltrails.com To reach it, you’ll take Exit 47 off I-90 and turn left at the top of the exit ramp. Turn right at the stop sign onto Forest Road 58, drive 0.2 miles, and head left. Go straight for almost 3 miles until you see signs for the Denny Creek Campground.
The hike is about 6 miles round-trip, but it’s not considered an overly difficult trail.
Sean L / TripAdvisor The path is well-marked, but it’s pretty rocky and full of tree roots, so you’ll want to wear your hiking boots or sturdy sneakers.
A couple of miles in, you’ll reach Keekwulee Falls, a beautiful little waterfall.
Merry Burdick / alltrails.com Keekwulee Falls offers a stunning viewpoint that is easily accessible.
Once you reach the second crossing of Denny Creek on the trail, you’ll find yourself at the waterslide rocks.
Sam Weston / alltrails.com A natural waterside is defined as a river or creek that has a smooth section of stone you can slide down.
In addition to the natural waterslide, there are a couple of wonderful swimming holes along the trail.
Katie Tirey / alltrails.com If you hike the trail on a warm summer day, wear your swimsuit under your hiking apparel – you’ll definitely want to stop and go for a dip.
Of course, this is a very popular hike, so it does tend to get crowded in the summertime.
Natalie Evans / alltrails.com If you’d rather go for a solo swim, go on a weekday and get started in the morning. You’ll have a much better chance of avoiding other hikers.
The Denny Creek Trail is one of the most fun and rewarding hikes you can do here in Washington.
Sean L / TripAdvisor We highly recommend every Washingtonian add it to their bucket lists (staggering their visits, of course).
Washington hikers, what will be the first trail you hit this summer?
Leslie Davidson / alltrails.com
To reach it, you’ll take Exit 47 off I-90 and turn left at the top of the exit ramp. Turn right at the stop sign onto Forest Road 58, drive 0.2 miles, and head left. Go straight for almost 3 miles until you see signs for the Denny Creek Campground.
Sean L / TripAdvisor
The path is well-marked, but it’s pretty rocky and full of tree roots, so you’ll want to wear your hiking boots or sturdy sneakers.
Merry Burdick / alltrails.com
Keekwulee Falls offers a stunning viewpoint that is easily accessible.
Sam Weston / alltrails.com
A natural waterside is defined as a river or creek that has a smooth section of stone you can slide down.
Katie Tirey / alltrails.com
If you hike the trail on a warm summer day, wear your swimsuit under your hiking apparel – you’ll definitely want to stop and go for a dip.
Natalie Evans / alltrails.com
If you’d rather go for a solo swim, go on a weekday and get started in the morning. You’ll have a much better chance of avoiding other hikers.
We highly recommend every Washingtonian add it to their bucket lists (staggering their visits, of course).
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Address: Denny Creek Trail, North Bend, WA 98045, USA
