Olallie State Park facts for kids

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Snoqualmie River in Olallie State Park.
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Location	King, Washington, United States
Area	2,329 acres (9.43 km2)
Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Established	1950
Operator	Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Website	Olallie State Park

Olallie State Park is a fun public park located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southeast of North Bend, Washington. This amazing state park stretches for 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River. One of the most famous sights in the park is the 135-foot (41-meter) tall Twin Falls.

Park History

Olallie State Park started in 1950. That year, Washington State Parks bought 160 acres of land from a company called Puget Sound Power and Light.

It was first called Twin Falls State Park. In 1976, the park grew bigger, and its name changed to Olallie. 'Olallie' is a word from the Chinook language, meaning 'berries.' Many berries grow in the park!

What to See

This park is famous for its old-growth forests. These are forests with very old, tall trees. It also has five amazing waterfalls: Twin Falls, Middle Twin Falls, Upper Twin Falls, Weeks Falls, and Upper Weeks Falls.

Near Twin Falls, there's a hidden power plant underground. It uses the river's water to make electricity. This plant makes enough power for many homes! The main building is about 325 feet (99 meters) below the ground.

Things to Do

At Olallie State Park, you can do many fun things! You can go fishing, hiking, or mountain biking. It's also a great place for bird watching and rock climbing.

In 2017, a new trail called the Ollalie Trail opened. It's 9.2 miles (14.8 kilometers) long and perfect for mountain biking in the wild parts of the park.