Cascade Falls
Grays Harbor County, Washington
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Grays Harbor County, Washington
- Access status
- Short national forest loop from the Quinault Ranger Station
- The walk
- 1.7-mile loop per the Northwest Washington Scenic Waterfall Trail
- Ground & access
- Easy forest trail with bridges; can be muddy in the rainy season.
Cascade Falls is a 20-foot waterfall fanning out of a small gorge on Cascade Creek in the Quinault Rain Forest, Olympic National Forest. From the trailhead just past the Quinault Ranger Station, first look at Falls Creek Falls beside the parking area. Cross the road and follow the trail along Falls Creek. Cross the creek on a bridge and keep right at a junction. Climb gently to a bridge over Cascade Creek just above the falls; there are several good viewing spots. To finish the loop, cross Falls Creek again, keep right at a junction, and walk through big trees to a trailhead near Lake Quinault Lodge, then back along the road.
Plan your visit
Trailhead just past the Quinault Ranger Station on South Shore Road, Lake Quinault, Falls Creek trail and the Quinault Loop Trail to Cascade Falls
The Northwest Washington Scenic Waterfall Trail lists a 1.7-mile loop. Grays Harbor Talk calls the loop 1.5 miles. The longer Quinault Loop Trail reaches the falls at 2.2 miles from the Rain Forest Nature Trail parking, per Washington Trails Association.
Easy forest trail with bridges; can be muddy in the rainy season.
Where to start
Trailhead on South Shore Road 2.3 miles from US 101 (turn at milepost 126), just past the Quinault Ranger Station. Parking is also available at the ranger station.
Timing & water
No season limits are stated.
Before you go
The Northwest Washington Scenic Waterfall Trail lists no pass needed.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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