Olallie State Park
| Olallie State Park | |
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| River Dirty Harry's Balcony (left, above the highway), a popular viewpoint | |
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| Location | King County, Washington, United States |
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| Area | 2,329 acres (943 ha) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m)[1] |
| Established | 1950 |
| Administered by | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission |
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Olallie State Park is a public recreation area featuring multiple waterfalls located five miles (8.0 km) southeast of North Bend, Washington.[2] The state park spans a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) stretch along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River.[3] The most prominent feature of the park is 135-foot-high (41 m) Twin Falls.[4]
History
[edit | edit source]The park originated in 1950, when Washington State Parks purchased a 160-acre parcel from Puget Sound Power and Light. Originally named Twin Falls State Park, following the park's expansion in 1976 its name was changed to Olallie, after a Chinook word for the berries which are common in the park.[5]
Features
[edit | edit source]The park features old-growth forests and five notable waterfalls: Twin Falls, Middle Twin Falls, Upper Twin Falls, Weeks Falls, and Upper Weeks Falls.
Twin Falls features a well-hidden underground run-of-the-river hydroelectric project that generates 24 MW of electricity.[6] The powerhouse is located 325 feet (99 m) below ground.
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Upper Twin Falls -
Middle Twin Falls
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Lower Fall of Twin Falls
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Upper Weeks Falls
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Weeks Falls
Activities and amenities
[edit | edit source]Park activities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, and rock climbing.[2] Completed in 2017, the Ollalie Trail added 9.2 miles (14.8 km) of backcountry mountain biking.[7]
References
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External links
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- Olallie State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Olallie State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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