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Murhut Falls

Easy/Intermediate
  4.4 ( 10 ) Favorite
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …Olympic Peninsula
  4. Olympic National Forest
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Trail

1.5 mile 2.5 kilometer loop
90% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 236' 72 m
Descent: -241' -74 m
High: 1,060' 323 m
Low: 872' 266 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 6% (3°)
Max Grade: 12% (7°)

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“This is an easy run to a 130 foot waterfall in a beautiful setting.”

— Megan W
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Features River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Overview

This short out and back requires only a small amount of work for its reward. It can feel very isolated and peaceful mid-week, but more crowded on weekends.

Runner Notes

This trail was a former logging road, so the grade is steady and mellow. Can become muddy.

Description

This family friendly trail begins gradually on a wide, former logging road. The uphill is non-taxing over a smooth surface. You'll hear the rush of the falls on a slight descent before you arrive at the falls themselves. The tiered waterfall, mossy rocks and pools are especially impressive after a rain. The last 100 yards of the trail is a bit more narrow with a drop-off to one side, so keep an eye on kids here.

Flora & Fauna

Rhododendron, mushrooms.

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Contacts

Local Club: Washington Trails Association

Feb 20, 2020: Deer Creek/Boulder SnoPark

Feb 20, 2020: Pearrygin Lake Sno-Park

Feb 20, 2020: Mercerdale Hillside Park

Land Manager: National Park Service - Olympic National Park

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Jun 25, 2017
Amy Schmitz
Road is rough but doable with two-wheel drive. Trail is in perfect condition.
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  4.4 from 10 votes

#6

in Olympic National Forest

#1947

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#6

in Olympic National Forest

#110

in Washington

#1,947

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Murhut Falls cascades in all its glory.
Mar 22, 2017 near Seabeck, WA
It's so close you can almost reach it. Head just around the corner to see Murhut Falls.
Mar 22, 2017 near Seabeck, WA
Looking up in the waterfall.
Sep 4, 2018 near Brinnon, WA
You can just make out the snow-capped peaks through windows in the trees.
Mar 22, 2017 near Seabeck, WA
Smaller waterfalls continue to cascade at the foot of the main one.
Mar 22, 2017 near Seabeck, WA
In the cave behind the upper falls.
Sep 4, 2018 near Brinnon, WA

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