Palouse Falls, WA

Several years ago, I read an article in the National Geographic magazine about a kayaker who made a 186-foot decent of Palouse Falls....the record setting run.

Ever since, Palouse Falls was on my bucket list. This past weekend, I finally made it. It took a little over 4 hrs from Seattle to get to Palouse Falls state park. The waterfall and the surrounding landscape are stunning. You can view the waterfall from the overlook by the parking area and also from other vista points along the trail. You can also hike down to the river and follow the stream to the top of the waterfall where Castle Rock stands. It's a long drive from Seattle, but worth for driving that distance to see/hike Palouse Falls and the amazing landscape created by glaciers eons ago. If you don't have Discover Pass, there is a grassy dirt field before the park gate where you can park. Two thumbs up!

2miles RT
800 ft gain