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Trail Facts
- Distance: 4.3
Waypoints
THR001
Location: 46.1555824279785, -121.881286621094
From picnic area, begin SE on trail toward tumbling river
THR002
Location: 46.1549987792969, -121.880317687988
Turn L @ T onto Lewis River Trail to observation ridge at Lower Falls. Tip: Use a tripod and slow shutter speed when photographing the powerful 50-ft. waterslide
THR003
Location: 46.1574325561523, -121.878280639648
Veer R @ Y for short climb, pass campground on L that’s shaded by maples, cedars, and Douglas firs
THR004
Location: 46.1599502563477, -121.877433776855
Cross creeklet over small wooden bridge
THR005
Location: 46.1629333496094, -121.874046325684
Stay straight past 2 spur trails on L, then cross Copper Creek bridge. Trail briefly veers from creek
THR006
Location: 46.1636657714844, -121.872001647949
Straight @ 3-way; descend toward river
THR007
Location: 46.1642684936523, -121.86848449707
Straight @ 3-way; ahead, a mossy cliff hangs over L side of trail
THR008
Location: 46.1669273376465, -121.863952636719
Middle Falls: Photograph the 25-ft., multi-tiered cascade dropping into a deep whirlpool from several rocky outcrops
THR009
Location: 46.1675338745117, -121.862747192383
Climb up steep switchbacks under enormous gray cliffs
THR010
Location: 46.1766700744629, -121.853370666504
A corridor of Douglas fir and western cedar leads to 80-ft. Upper Falls. Trail continues .2 mi. to a platform perfect for photos and snack before returning to car