Murhut Falls
A short and easy trail to a plunging 130-foot waterfall makes this an excellent family destination. You'll enjoy the rhododendrons on the hike in and the powerful force of the waterfall as it pitches itself into a narrow ravine.
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The hike is in the Duckabush Recreation Area between Shelton and Quilcene on Hwy 101 on the Olympic Peninsula. At mile marker 310 turn west on Duckabush Road (which is signed). Drive a little more than 6 miles and follow the gravel road as it bears right at the sign marked Murhut Falls. This will take you just over one mile to the trailhead. NW Forest pass required. Recent Trip Reports
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Considering the conditions around our place SW of Olympia, I was astounded to find both the Murhut Falls and Ranger...
Considering the conditions around our place SW of Olympia, I was astounded to find both the Murhut Falls and Ranger Hole trails unscathed by the storms. I brought my work gloves to clear off branches and limbs but had very little to do. What a shame! Forced to traipse along unhindered through lush, fresh-washed woods accompanied by early thrush song and moss-filtered sunlight. These are two of my favorite winter trails as they plunge immediately into quintessential Olympics of big trees, copious moss and lichen, and frothing green rivers.
Murhut Falls has some snow on the road to trailhead (4WD was appreciated) and a little on the trail but no need for traction devices on either and mostly bare. We had the trail to ourselves on a Sunday afternoon. The Duckabush River Road is plowed and paved to the trailhead. What little snow there was on the way to Ranger Hole melted to nearly nothing in the three days I was there. As astounding as the lack of storm damage on this trail is the quantity and quality of work done since I was here in December, courtesy of the Mt. Rose Trail Crew. My photos highlight some of the amazing drainage and tread restoration accomplished by these hearty men, some of whom also volunteer with WTA. Among other work, they dug drainage channels, fortified them with rocks, and filled the trail with gravel quarried from the woods bucket by bucket. Thank you so much!!!!! Photos at: http://www.flickr.com/[…]/. Click the thumbnail to see the whole photo. If you want to see some real storm damage, go to "sets" and look at Snowpocalypse 2012! Day hike
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To reach the TH drive the Duckabush River Road 6.3 miles and turn right at a junction signed Murhut Falls...
To reach the TH drive the Duckabush River Road 6.3 miles and turn right at a junction signed Murhut Falls Trail. The TH is 1.3 miles from the junction with parking available on the left side. The trail is in excellent condition and climbs 250 feet before dropping about 50 feet to the beautiful creek and falls at .8 miles from the TH. The sound of the falls and creek can be heard as you approach the view point.
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My brother went missing Jan 3/4 at midnight and he has a preference for hiking in the Olympic Mountains. He...
My brother went missing Jan 3/4 at midnight and he has a preference for hiking in the Olympic Mountains. He dissapeared around Poulsbo WA. HE DID NOT GO MISSING IN THE MOUNTAINS. He has a fondness for the Olympic Mountains and may be heading in that direction. He tends to hike on the east side of the Olympics. He is usually fond of service roads and will go off road at any point. As far as I know he is unprepared for staying outside in the weather, but he is resourceful.
I just need to post something so that if anybody is in the area they could please keep an eye out for him. The entire family misses him and wants him to come home. Thank you for putting up with me. Day hike
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Wildflowers blooming | Ripe berries
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Ranger Hole, Murhut Falls, and Interrorem trails are all in great shape and exploding with wildflowers right now. All three...
Ranger Hole, Murhut Falls, and Interrorem trails are all in great shape and exploding with wildflowers right now. All three of these short trails are so pretty, lots of water, and quintessential Olympics lush woods. We stayed at the Interrorem Cabin (built in 1908) and had a wonderful time in the nearby area.
Pics of all are at: http://www.flickr.com/[…]/
Murhut Falls
— Jun 26, 2011
— Weluv2hike.
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#2 of the 4 short hikes we did today. Really enjoyed this hike, the falls are great!...
#2 of the 4 short hikes we did today. Really enjoyed this hike, the falls are great!
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Murhut Falls. Photo by Lance McCoy.
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