Renovated Viewpoint at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Overlook | North Bend, WA

Within the 90,638-acre Cedar River Watershed lies Cedar Falls.  Our  team  was  hired  by  Seattle  Public  Utilities  to  design  a  replacement  for  an  existing  damaged  wooden deck overlooking Cedar Falls.  The  new  overlook  was  designed  to  support  large  groups  of  visitors  on  guided  tours  of  the  watershed,  and  engineered  to  withstand  significant  flood  events  and impacts from associated debris. The overlook is clad with large boulders to emulate and fit into the natural existing surroundings. Industrial design details include railing posts that reference the nearby old trestle and mossy concrete plinths that supported the original penstock. New concrete plinths frame the entrance to the overlook and include an inlay design inspired by a Muckleshoot tribal pattern representing salmon gills. Constructed by Forrest Gardens.