Madison Creek Falls

Kid-FriendlyDog-FriendlyNo PassOlympic National ParkElwha Valley
Written By Rachel Hansen

Elwha River Valley

Directions: From Port Angeles, follow US 101 west to milepost 240, just before the Elwha River Bridge. Then turn left onto Olympic Hot Springs Road (signed “Elwha Valley”) and continue 2.1 miles to the trail.
Ownership: Olympic National Park
Distance: 0.2 mile roundtrip
Difficulty: easy
No Pass
Kid-friendly, ADA accessible, Dog-friendly (on leash)

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A short paved trail leads to these pretty little falls located within Olympic National Park in the famed Elwha Valley. Hikers of all ages and abilities can make this short walk to the mossy maple and cedar lined grotto that houses Madison Creek Falls. This path is also one of the few within the national park that is open to dogs (on leash).

Like most waterfalls, these too are best observed in late autumn and winter. But during the summer if there is a good flow, the splash pool at the base of these nearly 50-foot tall falls should help provide for some cool moist refreshing breezes.  After admiring the falls take a break at one of the nearby picnic tables and enjoy the view up the wide Elwha Valley and its flanks of imposing peaks.

 
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