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Marymere Falls Trail Out and Back

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  3. …Olympic Peninsula
  4. Olympic National Park
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“A lush hike through old growth forest to a 90-foot waterfall. ”

Megan W
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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Out and Back

921' 281 m

High

602' 183 m

Low

322' 98 m

Up

321' 98 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildlife

ADA Accessible First mile is accessible.

Family Friendly This trail gets "family friendly" points for being short, easily accessible and straightforward. All but the tiniest tots can make it up the stairs at the end.

Overview

This is an enjoyable trek through a mossy, ferny wonderland to an impressive two-tiered waterfall.

Need to Know

Trailhead has restrooms. Lake Crescent Lodge (traditionally open late April - December) is nearby with a gift shop and restaurant. They also rent kayaks in the summer.

Description

Park at Storm King Ranger Station. Follow the path in front of the station down to the water through a tunnel under Highway 101. This level path winds through pleasant forest filled with ferns, mosses and huge fir and hemlock trees.

You'll pass the junction with the Storm King Trail and then the trail turns west to cross a bridge over Barnes Creek (the Barnes Creek Trail continues straight). Follow signs to Marymere Falls.

The Marymere Falls Trail crosses another bridge over Falls Creek then leads to short loop with two vantage points of the 90 foot waterfall. Please note this short loop involves climbing a series of steep stairs. Complete the loop back around to retrace your steps back to the parking area.

The water from Marymere Falls joins with Barnes Creek which drains into Lake Crescent west of Lake Crescent Lodge.

Flora & Fauna

Fir and hemlock trees.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Olympic National Park

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Megan W
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  4.1 from 45 votes

#7

in Olympic National Park

#333

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Standing beneath Marymere Falls.
Feb 1, 2021 near Port An…, WA
View from the trail.
Jun 21, 2023 near Port An…, WA
Junction with the Storm King Trail
Feb 1, 2021 near Port An…, WA
View from the trail area.
Jun 21, 2023 near Port An…, WA
Path to Marymere Falls
Feb 25, 2015 near Port An…, WA
Marymere Falls from the main viewpoint.
Feb 1, 2021 near Port An…, WA

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Dec 24, 2023
Rachel Wei
Oct 7, 2023
Andrew Larey
5mi — 3h 00m
Sep 22, 2023
Norma Reyes
Sep 15, 2023
Jennifer Taylor
Sep 8, 2023
Lilia Chavez
1.8mi
Aug 20, 2023
Darryl Zurn
Aug 14, 2023
Tom Herr
Forested walk going under a bridge to a tall waterfall. There is a loop of wooden stairs at the falls to improve the view. Great! 1.8mi
Jul 18, 2023
Sadie Harhai

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