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# Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Detour – Washington
- URL: https://the-cj-willette.ghost.io/olympic-peninsula-waterfall-detour-washington/
- Published: 2026-04-27T20:22:59.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-27T20:25:09.000Z
- Description: Waterfall detours along the Olympic Peninsula—perfect add-ons to the drive.
- Author: Cj Willette
- Tags: Want-To-Go, Destination, Washington, Olympic Peninsula, Waterfalls

**📍 Location:** Olympic Peninsula, Washington  
**📂 Type:** Detour / Scenic Stops

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**Why it’s on our list:**  
A series of waterfall stops that can be added while driving to or around Olympic National Park—turning the drive into part of the experience.

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## 🌊 Potential Stops Along the Way

*(These can be mixed and matched depending on route and time)*

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### 💧 Marymere Falls

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marymere+Falls

- \~90-foot waterfall
- Short hike through old-growth forest
- One of the more popular and accessible stops

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### 💧 Madison Creek Falls

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Madison+Creek+Falls

- Very short, paved walk
- Easy roadside-style stop
- Good quick break from driving

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### 💧 Rocky Brook Falls

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rocky+Brook+Falls

- Tall (200+ ft) dramatic waterfall
- Very short walk from parking
- One of the more visually striking stops

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### 💧 Murhut Falls

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Murhut+Falls

- Two-tier waterfall
- Short, relatively easy trail
- Less crowded feel

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### 💧 Spoon Creek Falls

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spoon+Creek+Falls

- More hidden / underrated stop
- Short hike required
- Good if looking for something less busy

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## 🧭 How to Use This

- Don’t try to hit all of these in one trip
- Pick **1–2 stops** based on your route
- Use them as:
  - Stretch breaks
  - Scenic add-ons
  - “Make the drive part of the trip”

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## 💡 Tips

- Many are just off Highway 101
- Bring good shoes—even “short” hikes can be muddy
- Weather and recent rainfall affect flow (more rain = better waterfalls)
- Great option if you want quick wins without long hikes

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## 👥 Who This Is For

- Road trip travelers
- Waterfall fans
- People who want easy, high-reward stops

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**🏁 Status: WANT-TO-GO 🟡**

> “An easy way to turn the drive into part of the experience—pick a couple stops and go.”