Murhut Falls — Friday, Sep. 9, 2016

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

The road to the trailhead is all gravel after passing the Interrorem Cabin. There are a few potholes as others have mentioned, especially after crossing the Duckabush River & heading up the more narrow mountain road (FR 2530). Unless there's been some heavy rain for a few days most cars are fine taking it slow. Parking at the trailhead is a pullout on the lefthand side of the mountain road. There were 2 signs - 1 at the beginning of FR 2530 (the rd that veers to the right after crossing the river) that marks 1 mile to Murhut Falls. The second sign is at the trailhead on the right side of the road, across from the pullout parking lot. Gorgeous short hike with a gentle ascent through a cool damp mostly shaded dense forest of doug firs & cedars draped with moss. The falls can definitely be heard & felt as an energizing cool breeze rushes through the trees then down the trail once you reach the last ascent up to the viewpoint. Complete with a sturdy bench for a picnic or rest with a perfect view, the platform overlooking the falls ends with a super steep staircase of tree roots & rock leading down to the base of the falls. If you crave solitude while hiking, then this one is for you. We didn't see anyone else the entire time visiting these falls. We paired this hike with Ranger Hole which is just before reaching this trailhead at the Interrorem Cabin mentioned before.