Denny Creek Canyon

The water is generally warmer than the South Fork Snoqualmie nearby, and the rappels are all relatively straightforward.

Park at the Denny Creek trailhead for handicap only, all others go 150 yards east to the Franklin Falls lot. From the Franklin falls parking, take the trail at the west end over to the Denny Creek parking. Cross the river and a trail starts at the abandoned turn around. Hike up the Denny Creek Trail, going under I90. You'll cross the river DCL to DCR at some slabs - There are logs that you can cross to keep your feet dry. This is your main exit. Keep hiking up, passing Keekwulee Falls until you cross Denny Creek again, this time from DCR to DCL. Here, suit up and head downstream.

NOTE: Rappels will likely need to be re-built. Bring webbing, because the day hikers pick up the webbing. Most rappels would be improved if good bolting was utilized. Downstream of Keekwulee Falls there are a series of smaller waterfalls, all between 20-50ft. Depending on flow & time they can be quick-fire fun, or bypassed. Follow the creek downstream to the slabs you crossed on the hike up. You have a choice at this point. You can take the trail back to the parking lot or continue downstream another quarter mile or so. The canyon reappears though it is not as deep as upstream. There are little cascades you can downclimb and small pools. When you’ve had enough just exit to your left to rejoin the trail.