- Billy Clapp Lake Wildlife Area Unit (wdfw.wa.gov)
The Billy Clapp Lake Unit is along what was originally called Long Lake Reservoir, but renamed in honor of one of the originators of the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project. The natural coulee was dammed on the lower south end (Pinto Dam) to create the reservoir. The Stratford Game Reserve encompasses nearly all the public land in this unit.
Washington Trails Association
- Franklin Falls - Winter (wta.org)
The falls flow year-round, and the icicle formations clinging to the surrounding rock face are absolutely spectacular — well worth the trip.
- Franklin Falls (wta.org)
Hiking with kids, new to hiking, or just looking for an easy day hike with a spectacular endpoint? Look no further than Franklin Falls! At just 2 miles roundtrip with 400 feet in elevation gain it is the perfect destination for any hiker looking for something easy and beautiful.
- Source Lake (wta.org)
If you want to see the headwaters of the mighty Snoqualmie River, head for the source. Source Lake, that is. It’s a modest pond, but the setting is remarkable. Craggy peaks ring this pool, found along the way to one of the state’s most popular alpine lake – Snow Lake.
- South Fork Snoqualmie River (Wikipedia)
The South Fork, approximately 31 miles (50 km) long, begins at the outlet of tiny Source Lake, 47°27′18″N 121°27′9″W, and flows southeast before soon turning southwest and continuing to flow in that direction until after Denny Creek joins. It then flows west for a bit before turning northwest and continuing in that general direction until it merges with the Snoqualmie River Proper just above Snoqualmie Falls. It drops over a total of 6 waterfalls (many would argue 8 because many people divide the final one into three portions).
