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

Strawberry Bay Falls

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.

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

Marymere Falls

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.

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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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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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Dosewallips Falls
Olympic National Park, Kid-Friendly, No Pets, No Pass, Hood Canal Rachel Hansen 5/31/20 Olympic National Park, Kid-Friendly, No Pets, No Pass, Hood Canal Rachel Hansen 5/31/20

Dosewallips Falls

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.

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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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