Catch an Olympic waterfall

Port Angeles, WA
The hike to these falls is an all-day event but their location far from the popular Olympic Hot Springs and Boulder Lake usually means you’ll have a little solitude while savoring them.

Quilcene, WA
This is a great “pit-stop” on your loop journey. The trail to the falls is short, easy, and ADA accessible.

Capital Forest, WA
The West Fork plunges into a basaltic punchbowl basin while the South Fork careens through a tight basaltic chasm.

Montesano, WA
Maidenhair Falls is a pleasant little surprise in a quiet corner of the Olympics. The falls are only 13 feet high, but quite scenic.

Montesano, WA
Spoon Creek Falls plunge into an impressive box canyon. It’s a short hike to reach them.

Enchanted Valley, WA
Enchanted Valley is for hardcore backpackers who want to experience the very essence of the Olympic Peninsula rainforest.

Quinault, WA
One of the most easily accessible falls in the Olympics, all you need to do is pullover, grab your phone or camera and walk just a few step to soak (literally during the rainy season) up their grandeur.

Hoh Rainforest, WA
These pretty falls are tucked within towering and moss draped trees in Washington’s most famous rainforest on a pleasant hike through primeval forest and along the glacier-fed Hoh River..

Olympic Coast, WA
Strawberry Bay Falls (also known as Third Beach Falls) is one of the larger and more accessible of the cascades that plunge into the ocean along this rugged stretch of Washington.

Lake Crescent, WA
The falls tumble about 40’ into a tight rocky slot, but what really makes them stand out among the many cascades of Northwest is their unique shape.

Lake Cushman, WA
The rapids’ name come from a cedar staircase Lieutenant Joseph O’Neil built over a rocky bluff to get a group of scientists past them in 1890.

Lake Crescent, WA
Marymere Falls, a 90’ horsetail cascade set in deep mossy timber, is one of the most popular waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula.

Lilliwaup, WA
Impressive two-tiered falls crashing more than 80’ vertically. The road spans directly above the upper and smaller of the falls providing easy access & viewing..

Lake Cushman, WA
Amble along this circuitous route within the shadows of Mount Ellinor and see the forces of water all around you and be continuously captivated by cascading creeks.

Elwha River, WA
This dramatic explosion of force occurs where the Elwha River crashes through a rocky gorge – aptly named by first explorers, Goblins Gate.

Elwha River, WA
Hike through the Elwha River Valley along the gravel bank of Wolf Creek and come to a gorgeous and little known waterfall in a dark mossy hollow.

Elwha River, WA
Hikers of all ages and abilities can make this short walk to the mossy maple and cedar lined grotto that houses Madison Creek Falls.

Salt Creek Park, WA
The falls are small but their location is stunning in a remote cliff-enclosed cove on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Brinnon, WA

After a 4.5 mile hike/ride, descend and skirt beneath a big ledge coming at the base of the dramatic 100-foot plus Dosewallips Falls. Admire the raging cascade’s force—it’s mesmerizing.

Brinnon, WA
One of the tallest waterfalls on the Peninsula, Rocky Brook Falls is also among the prettiest.

Brinnon, WA
A well-built trail allows hikers of all ages and abilities to admire this beautiful 130-foot two-tiered waterfall.

Olympia, WA
An iconic state capital landmark. Meander over foot bridges to take in history along with the sensational scenery.

Kamilche, WA
Pack a picnic, reaching these pretty falls involves an easy half day hike on a closed-to-vehicles logging road.