Twin Falls Hike

Waterfall · about 230 ft high | Washington

Distance

2.5 mi round trip

Route line not shown. The 2.5 mi distance for this hike is verified (parks.wa.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.

About Twin Falls

Twin Falls is a waterfall in Washington, about 230 feet high, on land managed by Washington State Parks (Olallie State Park). Its height is from waterfallsnorthwest.com.

The Hike

The hike to the falls follows the Twin Falls Trail: 2.5 miles round trip, from Lower Twin Falls Trailhead. Distance from parks.wa.gov.

Before You Go

  • The Discover Pass is required for day visits to state parks and access to other state-managed recreation lands. (parks.wa.gov)
  • Pets must be on a leash and under physical control at all times. (parks.wa.gov)
  • Olallie State Park is open 6:30 a.m. to dusk (8 a.m. to dusk in winter). (parks.wa.gov)
  • Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
  • Check Washington State Parks (Olallie State Park) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the hike to Twin Falls?

The Twin Falls Trail to Twin Falls is 2.5 miles round trip.

Where does the Twin Falls hike start?

It starts from Lower Twin Falls Trailhead.

How tall is Twin Falls?

Twin Falls is about 230 feet high.

Is there a fee to hike to Twin Falls?

The Discover Pass is required for day visits to state parks and access to other state-managed recreation lands.

Are dogs allowed on the Twin Falls trail?

Pets must be on a leash and under physical control at all times.

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

911

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

No GPX yet: we don't have a mapped track for this route that we trust. Use the land manager's map.

Sources for The Twin Falls Guide

Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.

Verified against
parks.wa.gov
Distance
parks.wa.gov
Falls location
waterfallsnorthwest.com

Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.

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