Falls Creek Falls
3.2 mi
Distance
1 hrs 34 min
Time
terrain
700 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy out and back trail to Falls Creek Falls in Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
It tends to be crowded on weekends but well worth it. About 3/4 of a mile from the end there is a trail to the left heading uphill for 1/2 miles. at the top turn right climbing a rather steep hill and end up on a beautiful flat plateau views down to Falls creek. The woods are beautiful and the trail flat. Continue to a lovely stream side camp. You can continue one mile further to a wetland where Elk can sometimes be seen.
Getting Started
The road to the falls is full of pot holes but easily passable. Lots of good parking at the trail head and an outhouse.
Taking Children
Good hike for kids to the falls. Be careful on a couple of narrow sections and at the falls
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Easy. We came a little late. Around 430, while everyone was heading back we were heading in. Had the waterfall all to ourselves at one point. Not like it matters. Every SONGLE person on this trail was truly magical. And this trail is just wow. Just wow. What a magical trail. I hike a lot, but I bought a bud who doesn’t, and he was dead out of breath, me I felt amazing, a little sweat and thst was all. So it’s definitely got a little kick to it. But super family friendly. Super well maintained. The waterfall is absolutely just astonishing. Highly recommend this off of your popular hiking destinations.
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Public Tracks
Falls Creek Trail #152B to Falls Creek Falls
Very popular but nice. Lots of up climb last 1/3 of hike. Can go off trail at falls to climb up to second falls but is tricky
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