We started our hike at the lower Falls parking lot. Unfortunately my GPS told me we had arrived at the falls about 2 miles too early. You will know when you have arrived by following the directions in the app. Easy parking is available in front of the bathrooms. The trail from lower Falls to middle Falls is spectacularly maintained. No obstacles and nothing of concern for anyone of any age. From middle falls to upper falls it's a little bit more difficult but still fairly easy to do. However, if you go from the upper falls basin to the top of the falls viewpoint there are a couple of spots that were a bit scary. This section of trail has a nice climb to it which can give your legs a bit of a workout. There was one area where the trail was slightly washed out. Also, be careful when coming down to the top of the falls viewpoint as the trail can be a bit slippery. The person before us had slipped and fallen. We did not continue on the trail beyond the upper falls view point. It was my understanding that there was an additional hike to a smaller fall. Time would not allow us to continue on. We saw a few people on the trail between the middle falls parking lot and upper Falls. Unfortunately a number of them were not carrying water and wearing inappropriate shoes for this hike. Clogs and flip-flops are not recommended. On a side note- I used my Fitbit GPS, which I started from the lower falls parking lot to the top viewpoint and back. It said that I had completed 11 miles. According to this app it is 8.8 miles. Either way it was a great hike.

I hiked the lower portion of this trail, from the trailhead at the Lewis River Road bridge, 1.3 miles below the Lower Falls (main Recreation area). This trail is in amazing condition - perfect for mountain biking (although I only saw one biker and one other hiker in 5 miles). If you want to explore the area in addition to the spectacular waterfalls, try this trail.

There are several picturesque creeks along the way with fun log bridges to balance across. Generally the trail meanders through alder glades and Douglas fir forest (with a lot of burned cedar). This isn't the old growth forest it once was, but it's coming back.

There is a great view of the gorge with basalt columns and a big bend around 1.8 miles. After that the trail hugs a precipice before dropping to the main river around 2.5 miles. I stopped here at a sand bar (and old fording path leading down the bank, still evident although badly eroded near the bottom).

No obstacles or tricks along this moderately-gentle grade. Big rewards abound. I bet there are lots of elk here in the off season. And there's hardly anybody here in season too.

I recently went on a hiking/camping trip to Lower Lewis Falls on July 8th, 2017. I jumped off the waterfall cliff and lost my girlfriend's GoPro Hero 5 black edition 4k. It was connected to a head-strap, which I was wearing and when I jumped I held onto it with both hands and had the right strap tucked under my right arm--but the current and pressure was so strong that I couldn't hold onto it. It was a bad decision on my part and I regret doing it. Most importantly, it didn't belong to me, so I am reaching out and doing what I can to hopefully find it and return it to my girlfriend.

I tried to hang around the area and walked around and looked in various areas of the river (shallow and deep), but no luck. Diving back into the water was too dangerous with the strong current and cold temperatures. Without a wetsuit and goggles, it is very dangerous to go looking for it. I am hoping that throughout the summer, the temperature will get warmer and the current will give in a little and it might show up one day.

If you, or anyone you know comes across a GoPro Hero 5 black edition connected to a head-strap, please send me an email (holychea07@gmail.com). It has a ton of photos/vidoes from vacations and photos of my 4 year-old daughter as well. I have also posted on Facebook to share as well.

***Do not attempt to jump the cliff with a GoPro, the chances of losing it is very high (lesson learned).

PLEASE SHARE WITH ANYONE WHO HIKES, CAMPS OR PLANS TO VISIT LOWER LEWIS FALLS ANYTIME SOON.

A reward of $100 will be given to the person who returns it to me.

PHOTO: Below in yellow is the area where I landed.

Thank you and God Bless!!

Hiked from the lower Curly Creek Falls "unofficial" trailhead by the bridge out to Bolt Camp on Friday afternoon (2.5 miles). Not too many people on the trail, no bugs, easy hike. Bolt Camp has had some improvements made, like a small table in the shelter and 4 shelves that can accommodate sleepers. Kudos to the team that took the time to do that!

Saturday morning we left Bolt and hiked another three and a half-ish miles in to another primitive campsite. More people on the trail after noon, but not too busy. Be aware that after Bolt Camp, headed east, it gets a little steep in some areas. We both had full overnight packs and were able to manage however, so it's nothing insurmountable. 

We hiked out early Sunday morning. Almost every camp on the trail was occupied from the previous evening so I suggest coming out Friday afternoon if you want a spot. 

Overall, it's still one of my favorite trails in SW Washington.