Falls View Trail Loop Trail and Canyon Trail

Not a destination trailhead but somewhere to explore if you have a bit of extra time. This forested canyon trail leads to the Big Quilcene River, meandering alongside just above the river. Before the trail even starts and drops down to the river, a short side loop peers down to the waterfall. They call this short trail the Falls View Loop Trail but really, it is only 0.1 miles and hardly a trail. The Falls View Canyon Trail is a 1.8 miles round-trip trail that drops down to the Big Quilcene River.

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From Quilcene travel 3.5 miles south on U.S. Highway 101. Falls View Campground is located on west side of US Highway 101. The campground has been gated for several years due to tree issues. Park at the gate or just past the gate off the highway and hike into the campground. The trails start from the back of the campground in a parking area about a fourth mile from the gate.

Hiking Distance: 1.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 feet
Access: Paved

Waterfall from the observation area

View from the waterfall observation area

Information given at the trailhead

The campground might be gated. Park near gate or just down the road a bit