Falls Creek Falls
Carson, Washington
Details
Distance
5.82 miles
Elevation Gain
1512 ft
Route Type
Loop
Description
Added by Angela Service
This hike through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest leads to Fall Creek Falls, a 220-foot, three tiered waterfall.
The trail to Falls Creek Falls is well maintained with a few short moderately steep areas. The trail hugs the creek for the first mile, and takes you through old growth trees for the second mile. Once the falls are in sight, make sure to stop and look up to see the top tier through the trees. It's not visible otherwise. The trail ends with with an impressive view of the middle and lower tier.
If you're feeling adventurous and don't mind the spray from the falls, scramble to the small ledge below for a different perspective and photo op. Back at the top, you can get to the base of the middle tier, over the giant rocks, under some fallen trees, and up a steep path of loose dirt and exposed roots. It requires a little more skill, but so worth it.
Keep in mind that the road is closed from Dec 1st - April 1st, so if you go during that time, add an extra 4 miles to the hike.
The Falls Creek Falls Trail head #152 is located 15 miles north of Carson, Washington off Wind River Highway.
Winter Advisory:
The road to the trailhead is gated December 1 to March 31. This point is 2 miles before the trailhead parking area. During these months, park near the gate and walk the road 2 miles, adding a total of 4 miles to your total hike. Additionally, with snowy and icy conditions, consider bringing yaktrax for traction on the trail.
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Falls Creek Falls Reviews
Did this trail last fall. Its a gushing 2 layered waterfall that was awesome! Pets allowed, not crowded and lots of shade along the way. Would rate as wasy-moderate
5.0
Well worth the hike. Even new hikers can do this one, we had two 7 year old kids with us. Can get crowded.
5.0
The road leading in has so many pot holes it feels never ending but I hike and scenery are well worth it.
5.0
This was an amazing hike! It’s not very difficult and it’s beautiful every step of the way. When you get to the falls it’s a nice place to chill and have a snack. Take some pictures and then head back. The dense forest is so stunning!
5.0
Did this hike with my dad in a little less than 2 hours. There wasn't too much elevation and gain and the trail was well maintained. This was a great autumn hike with plenty of fall colors along the trail. Once you get to the falls, there are a few different viewpoints to see the falls. In terms of crowds, we went on a Friday and maybe saw 10 people along the trail. If you're worried about losing service and navigation, as you head into the forrest on Wind River Rd (from PDX), there will be a sign on the right-hand side pointing to the trailhead. Also, we made the drive in a rental camry, so low clearance is possible, but with how many potholes there are in the last mile, higher clearance would have been nice.
5.0
If you guys want to be amazed check this place out.
5.0
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