Short hike to the waterfall at the end of the trail.

Road Conditions. The last couple miles of road were unpaved, but in good condition. Some uneven spots where potholes had been filled in, but the gravel was not yet compacted. No toilets at the trailhead.

Trail Conditions. No obstacles.

Highlights. The waterfall was running.

Crowds.  One other car at 11am and at 12pm, encountered 3 parties on the trail.

We walked the one mile trail to the falls. One vehicle was at the TH when we arrived and we met them coming out as we were going in. The Duckabush Road has potholes that are impossible to miss, but it can be done by any vehicle if driving slowly. Salmonberry, stream violets and a few fungi were seen. As we were returning to the TH, we met 3 other hikers going in. Unable to load photos!

Trail was clear, narrow as you get closer to the waterfalls.

The road leading to the trailhead is very much a choose-your-own-adventure kind of road, where it's either a divot or crater; however, my 4 door sedan was able to navigate it just fine.  As a strength training, no cardio kind of person, I got a little winded during some of the ascents, but the distance, overall, is quite doable, and the view was very rewarding.  I was out and back in about an hour, which included 20 minutes of photos and exploring.  I liked being able to access a high vantage point as well as the base of the waterfall.  It's gorgeous.

Road in is pretty potholed. There are two lots at the trailhead. When we arrived around 11 am on a gorgeous SUNday there were only two cars. But it seems like we kicked off the rush because as we were beginning, three more cars arrived and when we returned both lots were full with cars parking on the side of the FR.

Hike is smooth with one steep section. It does flatten then descend before the falls so you must climb back up out, adding some overall ascent to the roundtrip.

The falls were actually much more impressive than I anticipated and than the pictures do justice. They are quite large, multi-tiered, and roaring. Like the description says there is a little exposure near the viewpoint - the trail is eroding a bit here, but nothing too dangerous.

Lots of kids on this trail including one large group with a stroller - though I wouldn't recommend this, too rocky and steep.

Happy Trails!