Waterfall Hero Hikes: Upper Tumwater Falls (Brewery Park)

Upper Tumwater Falls is a 15-foot waterfall on Deschutes River in Thustron County, Washington. The waterfall is located in Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Must be on a ≤ 6-foot leash.
Features: Waterfalls (1+)
Crowds: High
Warnings: None
Trailhead GPS: 47.01350,-122.90446
Waterfall GPS: 47.01506,-122.90441

Directions:

From Olympia, head south on I-5 to exit 103 for 2nd Avenue. Continue for 0.1 miles and turn left on Custer Way. Across the river, turn right on Boston Street and cross the river again. Turn left on Deschutes Way and go 0.2 miles. Turn right on C Street and then left into the parking area.

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Hike Description:

The paved trail along the river starts behind the restrooms and leads to the upper waterfall. Dams were constructed on the river at the falls, so it is not natural.