Panther Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 136 ft high | Washington
0.16 mi round trip
100 ft
Easy
Panther Creek Falls Hike at a Glance
The Panther Creek Falls hike is 0.16 mi round trip with 100 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 136 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 0.16 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 100 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 5 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 10 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 60 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.16 mi distance and 100 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 Panther Creek Falls
Panther Creek Falls is a waterfall in Washington, about 136 feet high, on land managed by Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Its height is from waterfallsnorthwest.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Panther Creek Falls Trail: 0.16 miles round trip with about 100 feet of elevation gain, from Gravel pit pullout on Panther Creek Road. Distance from wta.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Dogs are allowed on leash. (wta.org)
- Visitors are asked to obey the signs and stay within the fenced areas. (waterfallsnorthwest.com)
- There is no good signage for this hiker-only trail. (wta.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 Panther Creek Falls?
The Panther Creek Falls Trail to Panther Creek Falls is 0.16 miles round trip with about 100 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Panther Creek Falls hike start?
It starts from Gravel pit pullout on Panther Creek Road.
How tall is Panther Creek Falls?
Panther Creek Falls is about 136 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Panther Creek 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 Panther Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- wta.org
- Distance
- wta.org
- Falls height
- waterfallsnorthwest.com
- Falls location
- waterfallsnorthwest.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Panther Creek Falls.