Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail

Beaver Falls off Hwy 113, Olympic Peninsula

Beaver Falls off Hwy 113, Olympic Peninsula

Address: 3002 Mt Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362, Clallam County

Highlights

  • Waterfalls are all around the Olympic Peninsula

  • They have diverse landscapes and access points

  • Madison Creek Falls is wheelchair accessible

  • Some falls require multi-day hiking trips

  • Most are accessible via a short hike

  • There are 22 waterfalls

  • The best time to see them is spring, after snowmelt

  • Six waterfalls are in rain forests

  • Considered a Magical Misty Tour

  • A free brochure with a map is available

Key Details

  • Duration: 1-3 Days touring by car

  • Some waterfalls are only a short hike

  • A few falls are up to 13 miles one way

  • Some falls are only accessible by boat

  • A few falls are in Olympic National Park

  • Cost: If falls are in ONP, $30 Park Pass

  • Some locations are closed seasonally

  • Family Friendly

Overview

The Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail offers year-round adventure and dramatic beauty. In spring, see roaring rivers and thundering waterfalls created by snowmelt and spring showers. In summer’s warmth, dangle your feet in a cool pool at the base of falls. Scout waterfalls amidst turning autumn leaves and glorious fall color. Take an adventure to a waterfall in winter for a fairyland world of icicles and snow.

Ludlow Falls near Port Ludlow, Olympic Peninsula
Ludlow Falls near Port Ludlow, Olympic Peninsula
Willaby Creek Falls near Lake Quinault, Olympic Peninsula
Willaby Creek Falls near Lake Quinault, Olympic Peninsula

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