Twin Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 230 ft high | Washington
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
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 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 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 Twin Falls.