Nellie Falls
Washington · 150-foot drop · Alpine Lakes Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Nellie Falls is a waterfall in Washington. It drops roughly 150 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
The Snoqualmie River is a 45-mile (72 km) long river in King County and Snohomish County in the U.S. state of Washington. The river's three main tributaries are the North, Middle, and South Forks, which drain the west side of the Cascade Mountains near the town of North Bend and join near the town of Snoqualmie just above the Snoqualmie Falls. After the falls the river flows north through rich farmland and the towns of Fall City, Carnation, and Duvall before meeting the Skykomish River to form the Snohomish River near Monroe. The Snohomish River empties into Puget Sound at Everett. Other tributaries of the Snoqualmie River include the Taylor River and the Pratt River, both of which enter the Middle Fork, the Tolt River, which joins at Carnation, and the Raging River at Fall City.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Falls (this page) | — | 150 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Iceberg Lake Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Whinnimic Falls | 4 mi | 350 ft | — | — | — |
| Pumpkinseed Creek Falls | 4 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Dingford Creek Falls | 5 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Rampart Falls | 5 mi | 644 ft | — | — | — |
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On the same watercourse (The Snoqualmie River)
Similar height (~150 ft)
- Coopey Falls150 ft
- Peppermint Creek Falls150 ft
- Big Creek Falls151 ft
- Camp Creek Falls148 ft
- Diamond Falls148 ft
Questions visitors ask about Nellie Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Nellie Falls?
Nellie Falls is 150 feet (45.7 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Nellie Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Nellie Falls is inside Alpine Lakes Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Nellie Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Alpine Lakes Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Nellie Falls?
No entrance fee. Alpine Lakes Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Nellie Falls from a major city?
Nellie Falls is 8 miles from Snoqualmie Pass (about 11 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
47.5079, -121.3514
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoqualmie_River
Wikidata (Q38069)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38069
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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