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Mission Falls Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A meandering trail following Mission Creek to Mission Falls.
2.4
mi
Distance
1,490
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFishingLakeRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
All reservation non-member visitors over the age of 12 MUST have a CSKT Conservation Permit (+/- hunting/fishing stamps, as needed) to recreate on Tribally-owned land. A 4WD/AWD vehicle with high clearance is strongly recommended for trailhead access.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.36mi
Distance
1,490ft
Elevation Gain
354ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
4,743ft
High Point
3,515ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Follow this trail to the namesake falls through thick mixed pine, fir, and cedar forest. Keep in mind most of the elevation gain is right at the beginning of the trail and in the 1/2 mile or so just before the falls. The rise is quite steep in some sections with minimal switch-backing. There is an option to continue on a trail beyond the falls all the way to Lucifer Lake above the falls to the east, but keep in mind it is NOT MAINTAINED. This option is VERY STEEP and it is easy to lose the trail due to thick vegetation and many offshoot trails. Those seeking to reach Lucifer Lake should be comfortable with orienteering skills and be prepared for "bushwhacking-like" conditions.

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Contributors
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