From a popular campground off of a busy highway, escape the commotion in a hidden little canyon along the Big Quilcene River, shielded from the outside world as if in deep wilderness. Enjoy the serenading river's rapids and in springtime enjoy a floral show of blossoming lilies, honeysuckle, and rhododendrons. Fallsview Canyon makes a great evening hike if camping nearby, or a nice break from the road if traveling by.

Before beginning this little hike, walk the adjacent short Fallsview Loop Trail. Leading to a promontory above the canyon, gaze straight down to the roiling Big Quilcene River. Cast your attention straight across the canyon too, to an unnamed creek cascading 100 feet into it. OK, now that you've gotten the falls view promised by this hike, it's time for the canyon part of the trip.

Plunging quickly, the trail loses 200 feet of elevation in 0.1 mile. Frothing white water comes into view as the trail lands alongside the thundering Big Quilcene River on the lush canyon floor. Here within the chasm the river's roar amplifies, ricocheting off the guarding walls.

Under a canopy of maples veiled with mosses, follow the rushing river upstream. Stop periodically to be mesmerized by the frothing waters-churning, turning, chugging, and frugging ("frugging"? Why not!). In 0.5 mile come to a side trail on your left; it's a loop that you'll be returning on, though the Forest Service's literature about this hike hasn't gotten around yet to showing it. Continue alongside the Big Quilcene enjoying yet more rapids; then loop around and make your return. Don't forget about the small climb awaiting you at the finish.