Fallsview Falls

Big Quilcene River Valley

Directions: From Quilcene drive US 101 south for 3.6 miles to Falls View Campground. Then proceed the trailhead located within the day-use/ picnic area. 
Ownership: Olympic National Forest
Distance: 0.2 mile roundtrip
Difficulty: easy
Northwest Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required
Kid-friendly, ADA accessible, Dog-friendly (on leash)

As far as cascades go, Fallsview Falls lacks the “Wow factor.” However the canyon these falls tumble into is pretty impressive. And if you plan your visit for late spring, blossoming rhododendrons line the trail and frame the view with brilliant pinks and purples. 

The trail to the falls is short, easy, and ADA accessible. Follow the 0.2 mile loop to a fenced promontory above a tight canyon embracing the Big Quilcene River. Gaze straight down to the roiling river. Then cast your glance directly across the canyon to an unnamed creek cascading 100 feet into it. By late summer it just trickles—but during the rainy season the falls put on a little show.

If you want to stretch your legs some more afterward, you can follow a trail into the little canyon and hike along the frothing river.