Marymere Falls
Port Angeles, Washington
Details
Distance
1.93 miles
Elevation Gain
531 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Kaiser Cunningham
Marymere Falls is a quick 1.9-mile roundtrip trail in Olympic National Park, Washington. Enjoy spectacular views of rapid rivers on this stellar hike to the waterfall. No necessary hiking gear besides good walking shoes.
Marymere Falls (90 ft.) is located in Olympic National Park, near Lake Crescent. The falls can be accessed by a short, well-maintained dirt trail through old-growth lowland forest consisting of fir, cedar, hemlock, and alder trees. The creek descends from Aurora Ridge and tumbles over Marymere Falls, then flows into Barnes Creek. The waterfall is one of the more popular attractions in the area, due to ease of access and proximity to U.S. Highway 101.
This trip can easily be done in an hour and a half, with occasional stops for photo opportunities and some wild gandering. It is best to go in the afternoon after a nice sprinkle when you can enjoy the pleasant smell of petrichor.
About a half mile from the Storm King Ranger Station, there will be a junction where you will keep left. You will then cross a few bridges and rivers to get to the falls. Once you have crossed the bridges, there will be a slight uphill walk (easy for the whole family) to reach the viewing point of the waterfall.
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Marymere Falls Reviews
The hike to the falls is short, sweet and relatively easy. There are two bridges you'll have to cross along with climbing several stairs or ramps. Take caution if there's still packed snow on the ground because the hike to the top of the viewing deck can get pretty slippery! All in all it was a beautiful waterfall and not so crowded near dusk.
5.0
Easy hike, great for kids and anyone who doesn't have an issue climbing a few stairs at the end! Would highly recommend doing Storm King along with this hike if you are in good enough shape!
4.0
This beautiful and elegant waterfall is a relatively short hike and is right by the Crescent Lake lodge. Easy hike to do before you leave the lodge on checkout day.
5.0
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