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Dalles Creek Falls Lower

Pierce County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Pierce County, Washington
Access status
Guide: steep forest trail to a side view of the falls
The walk
About 1 mile one way to the falls (WTA)
Ground & access
Steep climb on switchbacks from the start; short side trail to the viewpoint.
WTA: Palisades

Lower Dalles Falls is on Dalles Creek near Highway 410 in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. From the wide parking area on the left side of the highway, the trail climbs steeply. At 0.4 mile, keep left at the junction with the White River Trail and follow the Palisades Trail up switchbacks beside the Dalles Creek canyon. Listen for the falls about one mile from the trailhead and take the side trail to the right for a closer look. Return the same way. The creek is fed by snowmelt and is only a trickle by midsummer.

Plan your visit

Palisades trailhead on Highway 410, White River Trail 1199 to the Palisades Trail 1198, up beside Dalles Creek to a side trail to Lower Dalles Falls

WTA places Lower Dalles Falls one mile from the trailhead. Its 15.9-mile figure is for the whole Palisades loop, not this falls.

Steep climb on switchbacks from the start; short side trail to the viewpoint.

Where to start

Wide area on the left (north) side of Highway 410, 28.1 miles east of Enumclaw and a quarter mile past the Skookum Falls viewpoint.

Timing & water

Best in late spring and early summer; the creek is a trickle by midsummer.

Before you go

WTA lists no parking pass. No booking is needed.

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Pierce County, Washington.

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