Murhut Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 130 ft high | Washington
1.6 mi round trip
250 ft
Easy
Murhut Falls Hike at a Glance
The Murhut Falls hike is 1.6 mi round trip with 250 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 130 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1.6 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 250 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 370 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.6 mi distance and 250 ft of gain for this hike are verified (wta.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Murhut Falls
Murhut Falls is a waterfall in Washington, about 130 feet high, on land managed by Olympic National Forest. Its height is from wta.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Murhut Falls Trail: 1.6 miles round trip with about 250 feet of elevation gain, from Murhut Falls Trailhead. Distance from wta.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- No fees are required for this site. (fs.usda.gov)
- Dogs are allowed on leash. (wta.org)
- In the final stretch the trail narrows and there is a dropoff to one side, so exercise caution and hold small hands. (wta.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Olympic National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Murhut Falls?
The Murhut Falls Trail to Murhut Falls is 1.6 miles round trip with about 250 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Murhut Falls hike start?
It starts from Murhut Falls Trailhead.
How tall is Murhut Falls?
Murhut Falls is about 130 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Murhut Falls?
No fees are required for this site.
Are dogs allowed on the Murhut Falls trail?
Dogs are allowed on 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 Murhut Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- wta.org
- Distance
- wta.org
- Falls height
- wta.org
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Murhut Falls.