Madison Falls
The Rundown
Spoon Rating:
0.1
Distance:
2 miles
Elevation Change:
Not Listed
Typical Surface:
Paved
Typical Width:
4 ft
Nearest Town:
Port Angeles, WA.
Cell Phone Reception:
Not Listed
Amenities:
wheelchair accessible
The Hike
Madison Falls in the Elwha River Valley near Port Angeles is a lovely waterfall 0.1 mile from the parking area. The trail is paved with a gentle slope. It is wheelchair accessible, but there are a couple of places where roots have lifted the pavement. There are well-placed benches along the way, including one at the falls.
Image Description: Madison Falls flows down the side of a moss-covered cliff.
The road is open to the falls but remains closed to vehicles beyond. There is a gravel path around the gate on the right side, wide enough to allow wheelchair users to pass. The parking lot is gravel with space for about 20 vehicles. You have a nice view of the river and surrounding mountains from the parking area and it feels surprisingly remote. There is also a grassy area with a couple of picnic tables and vault toilets, making it a nice place to relax for a time.
On the left, a compact gravel path around a metal gate, with boulders on the right side. On the right, a dog on the same path, with the river in the background.
Finding the Trailhead
Pass/Entry Fee:
N/A
Getting There:
Coming soon
Nearby Alternatives:
Coming soon
Land
Acknowledgement:
Ancestral land of the Lower Elwha Klallam people.