Monkey Cage Falls

King County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 16 ft (4.9 m)
Location: King County, Washington
Access status: Lower loop reported closed in 2026; Monkey Cage viewing-deck access unconfirmed
The walk: Current permitted walking distance unknown
Ground & access: Historical approach uses woodland paths, a wooden bridge and a viewing-deck spur. Current continuity of this approach is unverified.

Northwest Waterfall Survey: Monkey Cage Falls

Northwest Waterfall Survey identifies Monkey Cage Falls on the Tye River and documents a viewing deck reached by the downstream Nature Loop from Deception Falls picnic area. A June 23, 2026 firsthand report says the lower loop was closed. The current USFS picnic-area page says site open but does not resolve access to this particular deck. Do not cross closed bridges or use the unmaintained opposite-bank approach.

Plan your visit

Deception Falls Nature Loop viewing deck; access needs confirmation

The specialist guide places a viewing-deck spur about 500 feet beyond a bridge; that is not the full parking-to-falls distance.

Historical approach uses woodland paths, a wooden bridge and a viewing-deck spur. Current continuity of this approach is unverified.

Where to start

USFS documents the Deception Falls picnic area at US Highway 2 milepost 56, north side of the highway. The open picnic site does not by itself confirm access to Monkey Cage Falls.

Timing & water

Lower loop closure reported June 23, 2026 by Must Hike Must Eat. The reviewed USFS site page is marked open; reopening of the deck approach is not confirmed. Verify with Skykomish Ranger District and obey posted closures.

Before you go

USFS lists no fee for the picnic area.

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

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King County, Washington.

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