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Fallsview Falls
Olympic National Forest, Kid-Friendly, Hood Canal, Dog-Friendly, Pass Required Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Olympic National Forest, Kid-Friendly, Hood Canal, Dog-Friendly, Pass Required Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Fallsview Falls

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

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Porter Falls
Pass Required, Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, Olympia Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Pass Required, Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, Olympia Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Porter Falls

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

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Maidenhair Falls
No Pass, Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Olympic National Forest Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 No Pass, Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Olympic National Forest Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Maidenhair Falls

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.

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Spoon Creek Falls
Olympic National Forest, Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Olympic National Forest, Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Spoon Creek Falls

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

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Merriman Falls
Olympic National Park, No Pass, Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Olympic National Park, No Pass, Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Merriman Falls

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.

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Cascade Falls
Olympic National Park, Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Olympic National Park, Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Cascade Falls

Quinault, WA
While the hike to Cascade Falls is short—perfect for an evening stroll—you can easily spend all day here hiking on connecting trails to more groves of primeval giants and crashing cascades.

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Hamma Hamma Falls
Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Pass Required, Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Pass Required, Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Hamma Hamma Falls

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..

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Vincent Creek Falls
Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Vincent Creek Falls

Skokomish River, WA
This spectacular viewpoint is a favorite for residents and visitors in the area. Be warned the dizzying height from the bridge viewing deck is somewhat overwhelming.

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Big Creek Cascades
Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Pass Required, Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Pass Required, Olympic National Forest, Hood Canal Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Big Creek Cascades

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.

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Madison Creek Falls
Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, No Pass, Olympic National Park, Elwha Valley Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, No Pass, Olympic National Park, Elwha Valley Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Madison Creek Falls

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.

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Striped Peak Falls
Dog-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Dog-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Striped Peak 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.

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Rocky Brook Falls
Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass, Hood Canal Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass, Hood Canal Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Rocky Brook Falls

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

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Murhut Falls
Olympic National Forest, Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Olympic National Forest, Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Murhut Falls

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

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Tumwater Falls
Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass, Olympia Rachel Hansen 5/25/20 Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass, Olympia Rachel Hansen 5/25/20

Tumwater Falls

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

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Kennedy Creek Falls
Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass, Olympia Rachel Hansen 3/11/19 Dog-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, No Pass, Olympia Rachel Hansen 3/11/19

Kennedy Creek Falls

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

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Northwest Washington Scenic Waterfall Trail

Olympia, South Puget Sound, Hood Canal, Olympic Peninsula, Pacific Coast, and Wynoochee Valley Waterfalls

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