Duncan Creek Falls

Skamania County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 48 ft (14.6 m)
Location: Skamania County, Washington
Access status: Short wildlife area loop past the falls; avoid the posted private parcel
The walk: Short loop; Oregon Hikers gives 0.2 miles of road between the two trailheads but no total distance
Ground & access: Short forest loop with small creek crossings, one on a single plank. The bank path at the spur is sketchy.

Oregon Hikers Field Guide: Nellie Corser Loop Hike

Duncan Creek Falls is where the East Fork of Duncan Creek splits, with one cascade funneled through a narrow slot and the other sliding down a rock face. It is in the Nellie Corser Unit of the Mount Saint Helens Wildlife Area. Oregon Hikers suggests starting at the Duncan Creek Trailhead and walking 0.2 miles up the gravel road to the Nellie Corser Trailhead. Pass the concrete barrier and follow the old homestead driveway through old-growth forest, crossing two small creeks, to the homestead site above the East Fork. Continue down the creek past the Nellie Corser Cascades to Duncan Creek Falls. At the next junction keep left to return to Duncan Creek Road; the right fork goes to a small private parcel posted no trespassing.

Plan your visit

Duncan Creek Trailhead on Duncan Creek Road, up the road to the Nellie Corser Trailhead, then the Nellie Corser loop down the East Fork of Duncan Creek past Duncan Creek Falls

Oregon Hikers gives 0.2 miles along the gravel access road between the Duncan Creek Trailhead and the Nellie Corser Trailhead. It does not give a total loop distance.

Short forest loop with small creek crossings, one on a single plank. The bank path at the spur is sketchy.

Where to start

Duncan Creek Trailhead on Duncan Creek Road, reached by turning off Highway 14 onto Duncan Creek Road and driving up the paved road. The upper Nellie Corser Trailhead, 0.2 miles farther on a rutted gravel road, requires a Discover Pass; Oregon Hikers says the Duncan Creek Trailhead is a better option.

Timing & water

No season limits are stated. Flow is best in the wet months.

Before you go

A Discover Pass is required at the Nellie Corser Trailhead. Oregon Hikers says visitors without a pass can start at the Duncan Creek Trailhead instead.

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Skamania County, Washington.

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