Hike to Marymere Falls in Olympic National Park

If you want to experience the absolute magic of the Pacific Northwest, this trail is a must. The hike takes you through an enchanting forest filled with massive moss-covered old-growth trees, over beautiful log bridges crossing rushing rivers, and ends at the spectacular Marymere Falls. Beyond the breathtaking scenery, the area is teeming with wildlife. We saw vibrant mallard ducks, friendly robins, and read about the incredible coho salmon that leap up the local cascades. Crystal-clear water, lush greenery, and fresh mountain air. Truly an unforgettable experience!

Marymere Falls Trail - One of Olympic National Park’s Most Beautiful Waterfall Hikes If you’re driving along Highway 101 on the Olympic Peninsula, Marymere Falls is a stop that’s absolutely worth making. We were lucky to find a parking spot quickly, but keep in mind that the free parking lot fills up fast during busy hours, so arriving early is definitely a good idea. The trailhead is very well organized. Right from the parking area you’ll find several clean portable restrooms, shaded picnic tables, trail maps, informational signs, and even a small ranger building with drinking water available. The hike begins with a short tunnel that passes underneath Highway 101. Within just a few minutes you’re completely surrounded by a beautiful old-growth forest filled with towering trees, lush moss, and the peaceful sounds of Barnes Creek. Soon the trail splits between the shorter route to Marymere Falls and the much longer hike toward Mount Storm King. Since we had limited time, we chose Marymere Falls and completed the hike in about 70 minutes, including plenty of photo stops and a relaxed walking pace. The trail is suitable for most visitors, but I would describe the difficulty as moderate rather than easy. We saw families with children, tourists, younger hikers, and many older visitors enjoying the trail. However, there are narrow bridges, tree roots, rocks, uphill and downhill sections, and several staircases near the waterfall. In some places you may need to wait for others to pass because the trail becomes quite narrow. Near the end you’ll reach a small loop where either direction leads to the same waterfall viewpoint. We chose the left side, which has a wooden handrail along most of the climb and offers extra support on the steeper section. The waterfall itself is beautiful and makes a perfect reward after the walk. There’s plenty of room to stop, enjoy the scenery, and take photos before heading back. Along the lower section of the trail you can also spend some time beside the clear creek, which adds even more to the experience. Overall, this is one of the most enjoyable short hikes we’ve done in Olympic National Park. Beautiful forest, excellent facilities, well-maintained trails, and an impressive waterfall make it an easy recommendation. Next time we’ll definitely return to tackle the Mount Storm King trail as well. 🌲💦📸

Beautiful, lush, green walking trail. Short stroll through the woods to reach the falls. Bit of a climb up some well constructed stairs to reach the viewing area for the falls. Perfect for those able to climb and looking for a 40 min walk.

Great trail, we'll marked. Mostly flat through the trail till you get close to the waterfall, then you have some steep stairs to climb. But we'll worth the time out. When we went it was raining pretty hard and the trail had alot of puddles so wear boots to keep your feet dry if you go when raining. Beautiful area.

Steep climb for an ok water falls during the summer when the water flow is low. The river has nice spots on its banks to cool off.