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Falls Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 335 ft high | Washington
3.4 mi round trip
750 ft
Moderate
Falls Creek Falls Hike at a Glance
The Falls Creek Falls hike via the Falls Creek Trail is 3.4 mi round trip with 750 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 335 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Falls Creek Trail |
| Distance | 3.4 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 750 ft |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Your time: about 1 h 30 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 55 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 850 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 3.4 mi distance and 750 ft of gain for this hike are verified (gorgefriends.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Falls Creek Falls
Falls Creek Falls is a waterfall in Washington, about 335 feet high, on land managed by Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Its height is from gorgefriends.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Falls Creek Trail: 3.4 miles round trip with about 750 feet of elevation gain, from Falls Creek Falls Trailhead. Distance from gorgefriends.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Moderate.
Before You Go
- Dogs can be off leash. (gorgefriends.org)
- The road to the trailhead is gated from December 1 to March 31 at a point 2 miles before the parking area. (gorgefriends.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Gifford Pinchot National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Falls Creek Falls?
The Falls Creek Trail to Falls Creek Falls is 3.4 miles round trip with about 750 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Falls Creek Falls hike start?
It starts from Falls Creek Falls Trailhead.
How tall is Falls Creek Falls?
Falls Creek Falls is about 335 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Falls Creek Falls trail?
Dogs can be off leash.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Falls Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- gorgefriends.org
- Distance
- gorgefriends.org
- Falls height
- gorgefriends.org
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Falls Creek Falls.