Myrtle Falls
Pierce County, Washington
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 59 ft (18 m)
- Location
- Pierce County, Washington
- The walk
- About 1 mile return from the upper parking lot
- Ground & access
- Paved approach with a steep stairway to the viewpoint; about 100 ft gain on the parking-lot route.
Photo credit
Photo: NPS Photo, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsFollow signs along Skyline Trail, then descend the stairs to the falls view.
Plan your visit
Skyline Trail and viewpoint stairs from Paradise
NPS waterfall tour gives 1 mile return from the upper lot. The separate place page gives a 0.4-mile approach from Paradise Inn; starting points differ.
Paved approach with a steep stairway to the viewpoint; about 100 ft gain on the parking-lot route.
Where to start
Use the Paradise upper parking lot; begin behind the visitor center.
Timing & water
Snow can cover viewpoints in spring and winter. October 25, 2026 road report lists Longmire–Paradise open, subject to weather closures.
Before you go
NPS lists park admission and no reservation for the waterfall tour.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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- Sluiskin FallsDistant view from the Skyline Trail at ParadisePierce County, WA0.7 miE
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- Washington CascadesShort national park trail from a road pullout; park entrance feeLewis County, WA1.0 miS
- Nisqually Valley FallsPierce County, WA1.1 miNW
- Upper Stevens Creek Falls375 ft (114.3 m) · Pierce County, WA1.3 miE
Narada FallsResearched visit notes176 ft (53.6 m) · Lewis County, WA1.3 miSW- Tato FallsPierce County, WA1.4 miW