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Summary: This is a relatively easy hike for the casual hiker and worth every step of the 1.5 miles out for the waterfall at the end. Kids will easily take this hike in stride. The trail is good and well maintained, and there are only few and short moderately steep areas. The waterfall - well, realy a triple waterfall - at the end is worth the walk. This has to be one of the most spectacular falls in the Pacific Northwest. As you near the end of the hike and hear the falls - LOOK UP! You can only see the top stage of the falls from one point on the trail, and it's rather surreal seeing all that water apparently cascading out of the trees. Up close, the second stage is very powerful, and the third is a 100ft spout into a "punchbowl". On a hot day, the temperature at the end of the trail closest to the falls drops 8-10 degrees due to the mist. It's very refreshing, aside from the beauty of it all. Grace (11) and Dave (7) give this hike a double thumbs up! Trailhead: From the Oregon side of the Columbia, cross over at the Cascade Locks (small toll) and take the highway east toward Carson. Take the Wind River Highway (Hwy 30) North 15 miles to the junction with Forest Service Rd. 3062. Turn right headed east, drive 1.5 miles and turn right onto Forest Service Road 57. The trailhead is 1/4 mile up this road. This area is gated from December to April. (Lat:45.907 Lon:-121.94012) Trail Guides for Falls Creek Falls, 15 miles north of Carson, WA : Pacific Northwest Hiking 1000 Hikes in OR and WA by Ron C. Judd and Dan A. Nelsen (Avalon Travel Publishing) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Gifford Pinchot Nat. Frs., Wind River Info/Work Center, 509-427-3200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Steve Snyder, who has posted 13 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 5 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Viewer on 4/16/2012 Hiked it on April 15th. Quite a few people up there, and there was snow on the roads, but any small SUV or even Subaru would make it to the trail head no problem. Trail in great condition and a really fun hike! Don't miss the sign just outside of Carson reminding you about needing the NW Parking Pass. They can be bought at the gas station in Carson with cash only though. Great hike and would do it again without thinking twice.
Reviewed by Viewer on 4/3/2012 Very nice hike the waterfall is spectacular. One thing I did notice there is no mention of NW parking pass, and the parking area isn't marked very well. We wound up with a $50.00 parking ticket without even realizing it was a pay area. Not a very good way to end the trip. Funny where do our taxes go.
Reviewed by Rico on 7/2/2011 This was my third time hiking Falls Creek Falls... Took my 7y.o. daughter and she powered right through it. The falls are truly a sight to behold. Perfect, off the beaten trail, hike in the heart of the gorge... its a total winner.
Reviewed by jdd on 7/4/2010 I hiked this in June and it was very nice. Nicholas (almost 7 yrs. old) liked the falls but not the hike. The hike is nice but we got sort of confused. Don't worry. Both FCF Tr. and FCF Tr. A end at the falls. Huge and majestic falls.
Reviewed by GGMan on 6/26/2010 The hike is perhaps not "easy" as at times seemed more like moderate. That said, was definitely not hard and as has been noted by others the falls at the end are worth it. Definitely one of the most spectacular in this area or any other.
Reviewed by Bruno on 6/21/2010 Very nice hike for Father's day. Really had the urge to jump in the creek :) but that'll have to wait till summer's really here. Understandably quite a busy trail because of the magnificent waterfall. We were the second car at the TH when we arrived but must have been at least a dozen or more when we returned. I had good bait for bigfoot (my 7 and 8 year-olds) but still no sign. So let's leave the guns at home please. 
Reviewed by LAA on 6/19/2010 I hiked to the falls with a few of my friend today and the falls was beautiful. There was so much water that the waterfalls was very full. I have never been here before, but my friends had been here last year, and they said that it was not nearly as full and beautiful last year. Well worth the hike, such a nice hike in the woods. I will do this hike again.
Reviewed by G23Man on 5/29/2010 For 'CC': Lay off the herb! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Washington Hiking, Washington Trails, Washington Hikes, Skamania County Hiking, Skamania County Trails, Skamania County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
