Lewis River Falls — Saturday, Jul. 2, 2022

What a beautiful hike! I left Portland around 5:45am and made it to the lower Lewis Falls day use parking by 7:50am. Be sure to get the $2.00 parking pass if you’re hiking in this area this summer! I had no issues getting a permit online for the date I wanted to hike. Trailhead parking was easy and only two other cars were there when I arrived. Bathroom at the trailhead was clean and stocked with TP. Yahoo!

The lower falls is within 1/8 mile of the day use parking and it’s gorgeous! I hiked on to middle falls and only saw one other group of hikers. Trail is easy with minimal issues- some mud and a few fallen trees - but nothing too difficult to pass! Middle Falls is a short jaunt off the main Lewis river trail but it’s all downhill to get there so be prepared for a short but steep return. 

Upper Falls was about 3.5 miles in and is the most beautiful waterfall I’ve seen on a hike. I caught the morning light and it was like out of a fairytale. I hung out on the rocks for a bit then turned around to head back. Made it back to my car in just over 2 hours. Total mileage was about 6.3.