Near the shores of Lake Crescent, depart from the Storm King Ranger Station on a paved path and continue through the old-growth forest for 0.5 miles to a junction.
At the junction, follow the left path, continuing upstream under a towering green canopy of conifers and maples. Sword ferns and carpets of moss line the wide, well-maintained trail. Shortly beyond the Mount Storm King Trail junction, head right towards Marymere Falls. The trail crosses Barnes Creek and then Falls Creek before ascending 200 feet into the mossy, fern-laden ravine.
Here the trail forms a loop, offering two viewpoints of the 90-foot-high waterfall. The viewpoint on the hillside looks down on the falls, which occur as Falls Creek plunges through a notch in the cliff. The lower platform gives a view directly opposite the base of the falls. Marymere Falls was named in honor of Mary Alice Barnes, sister of Charles Barnes, a member of the Press Expedition and homesteader along the shores of Lake Crescent.
Upon returning to the first trail junction, consider taking the path that follows Barnes Creek downstream to the Lake Crescent Lodge. This route passes through more old-growth forest and links into the family-friendly 0.5-mile Moments in Time Trail, which begins near the Storm King Ranger Station. Wandering through the woods and along the shores of Lake Crescent, the Moments in Time Trail offers exploration of Barnes Point and views of the lake and Pyramid Peak.
Marymere Falls
48.0581,
-123.7889
Map & Directions
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Length
- 1.8 miles, roundtrip
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Elevation Gain
- 500 feet
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Highest Point
- 1,100 feet
Walk among old-growth giants as you travel to one of Olympic National Park's best-loved waterfalls.
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Parking Pass/Entry Fee
None
Hiking Marymere Falls
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
Getting There
Drive west on Highway 101 from Port Angeles for 20 miles. At milepost 228 turn right into a large parking area signed for Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls. Continue 0.2 miles to the Storm King Ranger Station (on the shores of Lake Crescent).
The paved, horseshoe parking area is near the Ranger Station and restrooms, as well as a boat launch. Begin your hike on the Marymere Falls Nature Trail.
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