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Peace4Mel
WTA Member
50

1 person found this report helpful

 

I visited Fallsview Canyon first doing both the short upper loop and the longer trail down into the canyon.  There is only one obstacle on the canyon trail, a tree to squeeze under, but no big deal. My second stop of the day was to Murhut Falls which is a short mile in and mile out with a straight forward trail which is easy to follow.  There was no snow at either location or on the roads. Check out my YouTube video for both hikes:  https://youtu.be/ZEtg_wHsj_U

Murhut Falls — Jan. 15, 2023

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
2 photos
leaf246
WTA Member
75
Beware of: trail conditions

8 people found this report helpful

 

The gravel road had some potholes but any car can traverse them. The trailhead has a sign that says ".8 miles one-way, 1000ft elevation gain" but this is incorrect. I believe WTA's measurement is much more accurate. The trail is in good condition with a few small trees blown down that were not difficult to duck under. As you reach the falls, there is a lower and an upper trail which both come to dead-ends/viewpoints. There's some evident erosion and landslides happening here, but whichever organization does the maintenance has done a great job keeping the trail intact. Thank you!!!

Murhut Falls — Sep. 5, 2022

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
1 photo
Billy A
WTA Member
5
Beware of: trail conditions
  • Hiked with a dog

4 people found this report helpful

 

Definitely worth the short hike to see the falls - it was more impressive than we'd expected. Trail is great (a few easily avoided overheads) except for right at the viewpoint. The trail to the higher view with the bench seems to have lost part of it's retention structure and is eroding badly. The access to the bottom of the falls is more of a scramble than an intentional trail. Basically, just watch your footing around the falls. 

Murhut Falls — Aug. 15, 2022

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal
2 photos

1 person found this report helpful

 

Small amount of parking, but wasn't too busy on a Monday afternoon. We passed a handful of people.

Quick and easy trip to a decent sized waterfall. It's a little steep getting down if you want to be right below the falls.

Murhut Falls — Jul. 24, 2022

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

1 person found this report helpful

 

Great hike, gravel road not bad at all, looked like fresh gravel in some spots. Directions were great. It was a wonderful hike with a beautiful waterfall. I am over 50 and out of shape. I thought this hike was easy, only a little huffing and puffing 😊