Near Lewis River Falls
Near Lewis River Falls
Near Lewis River Falls
Near Lewis River Falls
Near Lewis River Falls

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Lewis River Falls

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6.7
mi
Distance
1,351
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.66mi
Distance
1,351ft
Elevation Gain
1,351ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
1,808ft
High Point
1,483ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The Lewis River Falls hike definitely delivers on the waterfalls. Glacial melt from Mount Adams feeds the Lewis River and leads to stunning waterfall drops at Lower, Middle and Upper Lewis River Falls. Photographers, fisherman and those looking to take a (chilly) dip in the river will be presented with dozens if not hundreds of options. Driving into Lower Lewis River Falls from NF-90, youall find a large campground and toilet facilities. From this parking area for Lower Lewis River Falls it is a short, 500-foot trek to a vista overlooking the 43-foot tall, 200-foot wide Lower Falls. Once youave taken in the views and taken some good photographs, continue following the trail up along the Lewis River. Just before you hit the Middle Falls youall see a path that forks off along the trail to Copper Creek Falls. This quarter mile hike off the main path is strongly recommended, as Copper Creek Falls is surrounded by a lush landscape and can be directly seen from a bridge crossing. Returning to the main path and heading up river youall reach the dramatic, 300-foot wide Middle Falls that drops 33 feet over multiple tiers. Continuing up along the river, youall have yet another great destination to reach. Upper Lewis Falls looks remarkably similar to Lower Lewis River Falls, but it is even larger. With a 58-foot drop and a 175-foot span, Upper Lewis River Falls is the tallest of the four major falls on this section of the river.

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Contributors
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