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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 2 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by DP on 10/22/2006 Excellent any time of year. Spring brings lots of water over the falls. There is a side trail up to the top of the ridge that the creek drops over. You can snowshoe in the winter, but must start at the paved road.
Reviewed by Pirates 3.5 on 8/11/2006 Wonderful hike enjoyed by our whole family, including the 4 y/o. Spectacular waterfall, had lunch there, saw relatively few other people on the trail that day. Easy hike. Ate huckleberries most of the hike, lots this year. This is one of our favorites!!!
Reviewed by KMM on 7/11/2006 FOR LITTLE EFFORT YOU GET SOME REAL EYE POPPING SCENARY,BEST HIKED IN THE SPRING OR SUMMER,IM NOT SURE ABOUT FALL,HAVENT BEEN THERE THEN BUT I IMAGINE IT WOULD BE FINE ACTUALLY PROBABLY SOME ADDED COLOR FROM THE SURROUNDING FOILAGE
Reviewed by CH on 7/9/2006 Absolutely fabulous! The only thing that I would like to point out is that the road in involves two or so miles of badly gravelled road, which my low slung sedan did not enjoy at all. :( But the hike was good enough to make up for this.
Reviewed by Travis on 7/4/2006 I can only agree with all the positive comments. The little bit of uphill hiking is well worth it when you see the falls. There are also many nice spots on the way up and back to enjoy the variety of micro-climates and trees. 
Reviewed by Marsha on 6/18/2006 Very relaxing and beatiful hike. Fun to hike into a beatiful waterfall with very little people there. When we arrived at trailhead and there was 3 cars. There are some very interesting trees on this hike. We came across one that must of been hit by lighting. Hike wasn't too hard but wasn't a walk in the park either. Go all the way and check out an awesome waterfall.
Reviewed by ljd on 5/30/2006 worth the hike beautiful
Reviewed by Viewer on 3/4/2006 great snowshoe hike! 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||