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Marymere Falls Trail from Lake Crescent Lodge

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Try this 2.1-mile out-and-back trail near Port Angeles, Washington. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
• General fee: Olympic National Park charges a fee to enter. The fee varies depending on the vehicle used to enter the park (car, motorcycle, bike, on foot, or on horseback). For more information, please visit https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fees.htm This trip is about half a mile above the Marymere Falls Loop. It has two more views of the marymere fall and an additional water fall that you see at the end of the secret falls loop.
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2.1miLength
377ftElevation gain
1h 0mEstimated time
Out & back
Fee required
Dogs not allowed
Kid-friendly
Hiking
Running
Walking
Forests
Rivers
Views
Waterfalls
Trailgoers are saying
4.7
Highlights include beautiful waterfalls and well-maintained trails through lush forests. Challenges are steep stairs near the falls and potential mud. Starting early is recommended to avoid crowds.
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Jan 19, 2025
Easy to parkGreat conditions

A nice easy lift walk that took about an hour (we added on a few little routes). There are stairs at the end to the falls loop but totally doable. Loved this!

Jan 6, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Following the trail down to the lake is a nice bonus, or starting there.

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Jan 3, 2025

Great trail when your time is limited that gives you a beautiful waterfall rewarda

Conditions: Muddy
Nov 30, 2024Hiking

Somewhat muddy, the trail is well groomed and easy to follow.

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Nov 23, 2024
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat views

A little muddy but it was gorgeous even in the rain. Lots of mushrooms

Nov 21, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat views

Easy trail. Nice views! A little muddy due to past rainy days.

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Nov 21, 2024Hiking
Good conditionsEasy to park

Fair weather conditions this day and the road is a little muddy but the falls was great. Nice easy hike then can relax at the lake after.

Parking: Permit required, Free, Medium lot
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Nov 11, 2024
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Muddy

Nov 11, 2024
Easy to parkGreat conditionsGreat views

Easy and fun walk in a magical forest!

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Nov 3, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Old growth forest!!

Conditions: Muddy, No bugs, Well maintained
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Oct 26, 2024
Great views

Beautiful trail and lush forest, we arrived around 1pm and had a handful of parking spots left. The trail didn’t seem too crowded on a week day.

Oct 26, 2024Hiking
Not crowdedGreat views

Beautiful hike! There were some areas with recently fallen trees or brush on the trail but fairly easy to walk around.

Difficulty: Easy
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Oct 20, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkGreat views

Beautiful trail on a rainy day. Some fallen limbs to climb over but do-able. My watch read longer than 2 miles

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Oct 12, 2024Hiking
Good conditionsGood viewsNot crowded

A lovely trail and a beautiful forest, a little steep at the end, but a very nice waterfall view

Difficulty: Moderate
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Oct 9, 2024
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

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Parking: Medium lot
Oct 8, 2024Hiking
Closed

Easy walk through pretty forest. Trail is designed with a perfect platform for viewing the entire falls. But do not bother staying at the Crescent Lake Lodge other than having a meal or drink. The lake views are gorgeous but the rooms are primitive and filthy. Stay in Port Angeles or at an ABnB.

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Sep 29, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Beautiful hike in the rainforest

Parking: Free, Large lot
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Sep 28, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

I’m not sure you could call this a hike as we really just checked out the shore and ate our dinner staring at the Lake and feeding the resident ducks. Beautiful!

Parking: Free, Medium lot
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Sep 23, 2024Hiking
Not crowdedGreat conditions

Easy trail until you get to the bridge. Then the stairs going up to the waterfall lookouts are steep, but there aren’t too many of them. Beautiful scenery along the way and the waterfall is lovely.

Parking: Small lot
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Sep 21, 2024
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Nicely maintained wide & easy trail. There are steep stairs towards the end, But if anyone in your party can’t do stairs, there’s pretty spots just before the bridge and stairs where they can see the waterfall from below.

Sep 18, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowded

Very nice trail. Easy until the falls -the stairs I would say would make this an Easy/Moderate trail. Very wet- slid in a couple of spots. Minimal amount of people at 0730. Narrow walking bridge- one direction flow for the one closest to the falls. Overall great trail. Would be great for kids, NOT wheelchair.

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Sep 17, 2024Hiking
Great views

Great trail and perfect for families or people that aren’t big hikers but don’t mind a few stairs

Difficulty: Easy
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Sep 17, 2024Hiking

The trail from lake crescent is better, less highway noise

Difficulty: Moderate
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Sep 12, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkBathrooms availableGreat views

Lots of parking at the lodge. There is plenty of foot traffic on the trail and once you get near the falls, only one person at a time through the bridge and stairs. The steps are high up and steep up to the waterfall. Many people crunched in one small spot. Beautiful view once you get to the falls!

Parking: Free, Medium lot
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Sep 11, 2024Hiking
Not crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Amazing walk through a surreal forest. Giant tree covered in moss and millions of ferns carpeting the forest floor. So lush!

Difficulty: Easy
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Sep 10, 2024Hiking
Bathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

This is a relatively busy trail, but the forest is beautiful. Probably more spectacular than the waterfall.

Difficulty: Easy
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Sep 8, 2024

Easy and peaceful walk through the trees with a short ascent to marymere falls. Out and back route took 1h. Lovely walk.

Sep 4, 2024Hiking
Crowded

Nice for ease from lodge area. Peaceful mid zone when not crowded. Not the best falls. Crowded at the falls. Last bit is a thigh workout, but all steps, most with railings.

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Sep 4, 2024Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Loved this trail. The falls are stunning.

Parking: Medium lot
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Sep 4, 2024Hiking
Not crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

Cool trail with old Douglas fir

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Last updated on February 18, 2025 at 2:48 am GMT