Was heading back to Seattle from Pasco and thought "Hey, I'm a Washingtonian, what's a 2 hour side-trip for an amazing view?" I had never been to Palouse Falls, and it's incredible. That said, it's a walk, not a hike, and they are NOT kidding about that. See sign below.
Wandering the upper loop, which goes along the northern rim above the falls (my stomach was churning at all times with no fences) plus the parking area and viewpoint are probably less than a mile total, so it's not much exercise but the views are stunning. Only one small part of the path near the falls is wheelchair accessible, by the way - you can't get to the higher viewpoint or the loop on the north side via wheelchair.
They've done a good job on their educational signs explaining the origins of the falls.
Well worth the extra time on the road, and the drive was nice as well, with fields of wheat and hills and farms.
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