Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Detour – Washington

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

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.

🌊 Potential Stops Along the Way

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

💧 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 

💧 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 

💧 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 

💧 Murhut Falls

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

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

💧 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 

🧭 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”

💡 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

👥 Who This Is For

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

🏁 Status: WANT-TO-GO 🟡

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