Waterfall Hero Hikes: Cascade Falls (Quinault)

Cascade Falls is a 20-foot waterfall on Cascade Creek just upstream of the confluence with Falls Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. The waterfall is located in Olympic National Forest near Lake Quinault.

Hike Length: 1.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Lake Quinault (Pacific Ranger District of Olympic National Forest)

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 47.46826,-123.84606
Waterfall GPS: 47.46318,-123.84144

Directions:

From Aberdeen, head north on US-101 for 37 miles and turn left onto South Shore Road at Lake Quinault. Drive 2.3 miles to a parking area on the left just after the Pacific Ranger District Office, which is the Falls Creek - South Shore Trailhead.

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Hike Description:

From the parking area, cross the road and pick up the Quinault Loop Trail (#854). Follow the trail up for 0.6 miles to the waterfall, just before a bridge over Cascade Creek. A scramble path leads down to the base.