Olallie State Park
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Olallie State Park is a public recreation area featuring multiple waterfalls located Script error: No such module "convert". southeast of North Bend, Washington.[1] The state park spans a Script error: No such module "convert". stretch along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River.[2] The most prominent feature of the park is Script error: No such module "convert". Twin Falls.[3]
History
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.[1]
Features
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.[4] The powerhouse is located Script error: No such module "convert". below ground.
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Activities and amenities
Park activities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, and rock climbing.[1] Completed in 2017, the Ollalie Trail added Script error: No such module "convert". of backcountry mountain biking.[5]
References
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External links
- Olallie State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
- Olallie State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
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