Marymere Falls
Marymere Falls
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- cohomanSammamish, Washington2,451 contributionsAwesome hikeThe King Storm Ranger Station is at the trailhead to the falls, but unfortunately it was closed until the summer. Most of the trail was flat and easy to hike, but as you get closer to the falls there are stairs to hike up. It was a nice hike and I'd definitely recommend it to novice hikers. Reasonable amount of parking and restrooms at the trailhead.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 28, 2024
- Gautam RLaurel, Maryland240 contributionsNice Short HikeThis is a really nice hike. Departs from the Storm King Ranger Station, with a pleasant stroll Through moss forests and old growth trees. Flat. The Waterfalls themselves are nice - not amazing, but not a bad payoff for a short hike close to the Crescent Lodge.Visited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 21, 2024
- dreamspeakerMiddleton, Wisconsin540 contributionsLovely hike through beautiful forestMy highlight of this trail for me this trail was the trail itself. Though the falls are very pretty, the forest you walk through is old growth, and just damp enough to be on the edge of calling it temperate rainforest. Mossy trees, lots of ferns, mushrooms, and more on this trail make it really beautiful. The falls themselves can be as challenging as you make them. If you walk the whole loop which includes a lower viewing point and an upper viewing point, the path to the upper point is a little bit strenuous, but not awful. Or you can just enjoy the lower viewpoint. The only difficulty in the trail really is the elevation gain at the upper viewpoint, and the roots sticking up out of the ground, which make it pretty too. Whole trail is 1.5 miles or .8 miles each way.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 30, 2024
- Lady GigglemugMonrovia, California5,025 contributionsOne of my fave trails! Highly recommend!If Tim Burton ever built a hiking trail, it would be like this one! Gothic black root balls of twisted trees rise up out of blood-red debris on the forest floor - their sinuous branches stretching across the sky, dripping with thick, verdant moss. The nearest mountain is called Storm King - and the Storm King Ranger Station is a lonely little log cabin tucked away to the side - like one you’d see the main characters escaping to in a horror movie. Even the magnificent reward at the end - Marymere Falls - sits hidden away behind these moss covered guardians at the end of a tortured, winding staircase up the hill. All along the way, mist lingers amongst the trees, adding to the ominous ambiance. It’s easy to see how ghost stories are born after wandering along this marvelously sinister and captivating trail. It will forever be one of my absolute favorites! Marymere falls is 90.5 feet tall and the creek that feeds the falls - Falls Creek - flows down into Barnes Creek which is beautiful in and of itself with is milky blue frigid waters. The two lovely wooden bridges on the trail cross each one and have more incredible views. According to AllTrails, the trail is just over 1.5 miles long with an elevation gain of just over 300 feet. However - there are lots of interesting trail offshoots and Lake Crescent is also in the same area so I ended up doing around 3.5 miles with over 400 feet elevation gain. The gains are gradual and the trails are so well maintained that I found them to be quite easy. So much to explore and I barely scratched the surface! The trailhead for Storm King is also along the way and definitely on my hiking bucket list. Not to mention how awesome Lake Crescent is - so I have no doubt I’ll be back. This particular trail is one of the first just inside the entrance to Olympic National Park. So you have to pay to enter the park or use your parks pass. There are lots of clean restrooms, picnic tables with incredible views, and plenty of parking spots.Visited December 2023Traveled soloWritten August 6, 2024
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Robert S
Chaska, MN327 contributions
Sep 2021
A very beautiful hike through a forest that is close to a mile long. I recommend you decide if you are going to climb the steps to see the falls before you go all the way there. You will not see any of the falls unless you climb the steps (I estimate the amount of steps to be about going up a six story building) I am in my 70s and went up the steps but I do hiking and biking three times a week to stay in shape; others my age did not attempt it and went back. The park employee said there are about seven accidents per week they have to get emergency help for people who fall on the steps. They are wooden and very slippery when they are wet. Luckily they were dry when we were there. If you want to see a good flow go in May. We were there in September and the flow was much less than it was early in the summer (as we were told). See attached for a photo of the falls in late September.
Written October 27, 2021
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Travelnat
United States128 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
A stunning and easy to access waterfall if you are on a limited schedule. Close to the Lake Crescent Lodge, it is less than 2 miles round trip hike to see this. Saw people of all ages and abilities complete this hike. Towards the waterfall, there is a bridge to cross, and slight elevation gain with steps.
Written June 5, 2023
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tumbleweedchris
Richland, WA1,020 contributions
May 2022
Marymere is an easily accessible falls that is worth a look if it fits into your schedule. Have I seen better falls? Sure. Is it still nice? Yeah. If you have the choice of one, I would side with Sol Duc. Marymere's lot does not have a fee station to enter, which can make the lot more chaotic, but cheaper if you're looking to skirt the system. Sol Duc seemed to have better parking but has a fee station. Marymere is a tall waterfall without much volume and nice surrounding, whereas Sol Duc is a lower waterfall with a lot of volume and more unique look. Make your decisions based on that. You won't be disappointed though.
Written June 1, 2022
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JohnHarris007
Naples, FL49 contributions
Jul 2023
At 1.8 miles round trip, this was the max distance we old folks (73 with disabilities and 74) would want. But the main trail is relatively flat and extremely well maintained with crushed rock about the entire way - rare roots or rocks as the crushed stone is well built up and the walk is easy, well till the end where you have to ascend 67 steps to get to the lower observation deck and another 30+ to get to the upper deck. Mind you these are not stairs, but steps from rail ties buried in the ground that vary in height and depth between steps. Some steps are high but most are ok. Still that is a lot of steps and elevation gain for us old folks. We made it all the way up, slowly and with some accolades from the younger adults who we held up from time to time who appreciated my wife's effort despite her limitations.
The falls is nice and worth some pictures but beware the 100 or so steps. We were glad we made it. However later we found Madison falls on the map which are only a tenth of a mile or less on a paved flat trail that is wheelchair accessible. It was nearly if not just as nice. Lovely and so easy. Oddly it is not mentioned much in the literature or the reviews of Olympic National park but it certainly should be. It is located in the Elwha valley just off US 101 between port Angeles and Marymere falls.
The falls is nice and worth some pictures but beware the 100 or so steps. We were glad we made it. However later we found Madison falls on the map which are only a tenth of a mile or less on a paved flat trail that is wheelchair accessible. It was nearly if not just as nice. Lovely and so easy. Oddly it is not mentioned much in the literature or the reviews of Olympic National park but it certainly should be. It is located in the Elwha valley just off US 101 between port Angeles and Marymere falls.
Written July 31, 2023
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LiveLoveTravelNow
Louisiana173 contributions
Jul 2020
A short hike through the woods and across a creek from the Storm King Ranger Station brings you to these wonderful falls. An early arrival ensures you small crowds and a time to view the falls without feeling rushed. The trail is mostly flat except for the final bit where stairs rise to the falls view platform. Photos are best taken from the viewing platform.
Written July 8, 2020
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Claudette C
Washington2,718 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
This is a beautiful walk through the woods meandering through old growth and moss covered trees. The path is fairly well maintained and the log bridge is solid. One thing is to see the falls you have a steep incline on stairs (6-7 floors). That part of the trail while steep does have handrails all the way to the top.
Written March 17, 2022
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Cathy M
Wasilla, AK38 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
It was suggested by the adventures In kayaking team not to miss the hike to Marymere Falls at Lake Crescent. It was a mostly easy hike through rainforest trees covered in moss. They were indescribable! And the falls were beautiful! It was only 1 1/2 miles round trip. Worth it!
Written May 7, 2021
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GoAlong2
Seattle, WA889 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
This is one of our favorite short hikes in the area. Except for a short steep climb at the end, the trail is mostly level through a lush forest with towering giant cedar and fir trees. The trail is only about 3/4 mile and is well traveled. Near the end, there is a sandy riverbank and a steel bridge over the river. A little further on is a log bridge with a railing just before the short climb to the viewpoints of the tall waterfall into a misty pool. The parking lot is by the boat launch on Lake Cresent, so there is an opportunity to splash in the water before or after the hike.
Written August 3, 2020
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Lesley R
34 contributions
Jun 2021
A very beautiful walk, easy for most people. At the end there are steps to view the waterfall. The waterfall is pretty, but not incredible. For us, the hike through the forest was better. The creek running through, and the green ferns and trees were gorgeous. Too many people, but everyone was polite. Couple this hike with a stop at Lake Crescent Lodge to have lunch or rent a kayak or canoe.
Written July 18, 2021
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GoVols79
Chattanooga, TN4,150 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Marymere Falls was one of the last things we did during our day in Olympic National Park. We arrived a little after 6 pm and there was plenty of parking. The hike is very easy with some steps at the end to view the falls. The falls aren’t huge but the area is very scenic. After hiking we spent some time on a dock overlooking Crescent Lake. It was a great way to end the day.
Written August 18, 2023
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No on swimming except in very hot summer - if there is such a thing here! The lake is fed from glaciers and is very cold! Look up the story "The Lady of the Lake" and it will give you an idea of how cold it is!
Written September 26, 2017
What WAS your favorite falls in Olympia NP?
Written June 27, 2016
There were many but we didn't hike to them We just chose the convenient ones. I'm sure there are web sites that can better direct you. Since we were staying at Lake Crescent Lodge, Marymere was nearby. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Written June 27, 2016
How long is the trail? Is there a trail entry or parking fee?
Written June 9, 2016
The trail is 0.9 mile (1.4k) each way starting near the Storm King Ranger Station on the south side of Crescent Lake just off of Hwy 101. There is no fee for the trail and while there is lots of free parking (and restrooms), this trail is very popular and the lot does fill-up so arriving early is your best bet.
Written June 10, 2016
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