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Mineral Creek Falls

Jefferson County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Jefferson County, Washington
Access status
National park trail to a bridge view of the falls; entrance pass required
The walk
Olympic National Park lists Mineral Creek Falls as 2.7 miles one way on the Hoh River Trail
Ground & access
Rain forest trail along the Hoh River valley.
National Park Service: Visiting the Hoh

Mineral Creek Falls is a 65-foot falls on Mineral Creek beside the Hoh River Trail in the Hoh Rain Forest of Olympic National Park. From the trailhead next to the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, follow the signs for the Hoh River Trail and stay straight at the signed junctions. Mineral Creek is the first significant stream the trail crosses. From the bridge the falls are visible about 200 feet upstream. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center trailhead, the Hoh River Trail to the bridge over Mineral Creek

Olympic National Park lists Mineral Creek Falls as a day-hike turnaround point 2.7 miles (4.3 km) one way on the Hoh River Trail. The Northwest Waterfall Survey gives about 2 1/2 miles to the Mineral Creek bridge.

Rain forest trail along the Hoh River valley.

Where to start

Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center at the end of the Hoh Road, 18 miles from Highway 101. The Upper Hoh Road leaves Highway 101 about 13 miles south of Forks.

Timing & water

The survey says flow is much lower from July through October. Pets are not allowed on trails in the Hoh Rain Forest.

Before you go

An Olympic National Park entrance pass is required: $30 per private vehicle for seven days. The park does not accept cash.

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

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Waterfall location

Jefferson County, Washington.

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