Murhut Falls In Olympic National Forest
Murhut Falls are tucked away in a narrow, green valley. They stayed hidden until a new, simple trail was made. This waterfall has two levels and drops 130 feet. Now, it's a popular spot for hikers on the Olympic Peninsula. The trail begins on an old logging road, where the falls were found due to past logging.
After a short and steady climb the old road ends on a low ridge. The way then continues on a good single track slightly descending into a damp, dark, cedar-lined ravine. As you work your way toward the falls, its roar will signal that you’re getting closer. Reach the trail’s end and behold the impressive falls crashing before you. The upper falls drops more than 100 feet while the lower one crashes about 30 feet.
Pacific rhododendrons lining the trail in May and June make the hike even more delightful with their pink blossoms.
MURHUT FALLS
Location: 130-foot two-tier waterfall, 1.6 miles roundtrip
Difficulty: Easy, 300 feet elevation gain
Permits: Not required
Hiking Season: Year-round
Kid and Dog Friendly: Yes
Trailhead Amenities: None
Beach with an expansive view of the Olympics; excellent photography destination. Lots of ripe berries in late summer. The northeastern boundary of state tidelands is marked with tires and posts installed by the neighboring private tideland owner.
Spectacular views of the Mt. Skokomish and the Brothers ranges; interpretive signage. Trail passes Hamma Hamma Cabin built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (1930s).
Trail follows park boundary, circles campground, access to beach below eroded bluffs. NO fee.
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Popular forested exercise course for joggers and walkers with wide, well maintained trails. Parking available
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Murhut Falls are tucked away in a narrow, green valley. They stayed hidden until a new, simple trail was made. This waterfall has two levels and drops 130 feet. Now, it's a popular spot for hikers on the Olympic Peninsula. The trail begins on an old logging road, where the falls were found due to past logging.
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Full service, family-friendly restaurant offering take out as well as dine-in. Wide menu options.
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Famous for pressure fried chicken and jo's and equally proud of their burgers, seafood baskets, artisan style sandwiches and pub style appetizers and munchies. Ice cold beer and cider through 11 rotating tap handles with many of other favorite beer, wine and seltzers available in bottles and cans. Open daily at 11 AM.
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Serving coffee, tea, espresso drinks, light fare including sandwiches, and Olympic Mountain Ice Cream. Open daily 7 AM - 6 PM.
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