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Malachite Falls

King County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
600 ft (182.9 m)
Location
King County, Washington
The walk
About 5–6 miles round trip to trail views
Ground & access
The approach beyond Trout Lake climbs steep rocky switchbacks with limited shade. View from the established trail; no base approach is established here.
Visitor source and access details

Follow West Fork Foss Lakes Trail past Trout Lake and climb the switchbacks for partial views of Malachite Falls. The waterfall is on Copper Lake’s outlet; the separately named Malachite Lake outlet falls are not visible from this trail.

Plan your visit

West Fork Foss Lakes Trail to waterfall views

The survey places the first views about 2.5 miles from the trailhead and the last about three miles in.

The approach beyond Trout Lake climbs steep rocky switchbacks with limited shade. View from the established trail; no base approach is established here.

Where to start

Use West Fork Foss Lakes trailhead at the end of Road 6835. WTA directs drivers from US 2 onto Foss River Road 68, then left onto 6835; some maps incorrectly keep the route on Road 68. The final approach is unpaved with potholes.

Timing & water

Snow and road conditions affect access. The survey notes reduced flow toward late summer and autumn.

Before you go

Northwest Forest Pass or accepted equivalent required at the trailhead, according to WTA.

Visitor information
Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

King County, Washington.

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