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Olallie State Park
Phone: (425) 455-7010
Fax: (425) 453-6423
City: Issaquah
Address:
20606 Se 56th St.,
Issaquah, WALocated four miles east of North Bend, Wash., on the I-90 corridor.
A one-mile hike off exit 34 leads visitors to two spectacular waterfalls, including the 100-foot cascading Twin falls. Old-growth trees 12 to 14 feet in diameter add color to the park.
For more up to date information, visit the Olallie page on the state parks web site.
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Park Overview
Olallie State Park is a day-use park in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It features dramatic Twin Falls, cliff formations, riverbanks and living old-growth trees up to 14 feet in diameter.
Marine Park: No
Popular Destination
Park Hours
The park is open year round for day use only.
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Significant History
"Olallie" is the Chinook Jargon word for "berry." The park is rich in huckleberries.
Major Landmarks
The area abounds in huckleberries. The glory of giant old-growth trees vie with the grandeur of two waterfalls. An 80-foot bridge connects Twin Falls and Weeks Falls, located one mile into the park. The falls are particularly spectacular in winter when the water volume dramatically increases.
Interpretive Oportunities
An interpretive trail at Weeks Falls educates visitors on the history of an old wagon trail that once went through the middle of the park.
Directions provided by the state parks department are given below the map,
or you can try to have google create the directions from the coordinates we have on file.
Take exit 38 and turn right at stop sign. Drive one half mile to park entrance on left.
From westbound I-90:
Take exit 38 and turn left at stop sign. Drive a half mile to park entrance on right.
Directions
From eastbound I-90:Take exit 38 and turn right at stop sign. Drive one half mile to park entrance on left.
From westbound I-90:
Take exit 38 and turn left at stop sign. Drive a half mile to park entrance on right.
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Bears
Chipmunks
Coyotes
Deer/Elk
Rabbits
Raccoons
Squirrels
Weasels
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Crows/Ravens
Ducks
Eagles
Grouse
Hawks
Humming Birds
Jays
Osprey
Owls
Pheasant
Woodpeckers
Wrens
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Trout
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Cedar
Douglas Fir
Hemlocks
Nobel Fir
Spruce
Yew
Alders
Ash Trees
Birch Trees
Maple Trees
Daisies
Foxgloves
Lupines
Paintbrush
Berries
Ferns
Moss or Lichens
Thistle
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Swimming
Bird Watching
Wildlife Viewing
Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Interpretive
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6 mi. of Hiking Trails
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Fishing
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The rock-climbing area is adjacent to the park, above the Iron HorseTrail. Rock-climbing equipment is necessary. Fatal accidents have occurred when amateurs have climbed without proper equipment.
Olallie provides access to the Iron Horse Trail, an old Milwaukee Railroad path that starts in North Bend and extends to the Idaho border. The Iron Horse Trail permits mountain biking and horseback riding. The river is open for fishing. Check local regulations. Picnic NotesThe park offers a total of 11 unsheltered picnic tables in two picnic areas near the river and play field. All are available first-come, first-served.
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Pay Phone
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Boating
Camping Area
Diesel
Fishing and Hunting Supplies
Gasolene
Groceries
Overnight Accomodations
Pay Phones
Propane
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