Middle Lewis River Falls Washington
Middle Lewis River Falls Loop Hike Washington
Middle Lewis Falls is 33 foot cataract is the widest of the multitude of
waterfalls along the Lewis River. The falls spread out over a broad bedrock
sheet then crash sideways into a trough, half of the falls plunging straight
down in a horseshoe and half sliding down the bedrock. From one end to the
other the falls are almost 300 feet wide.
Unfortunately, the trail-side view of
the falls, while interesting, doesn't allow the best vistas, so climbing out on
the wet rocks next to the river is necessary. It is safe, but can be slick and
the river is very deep immediately below the falls.
Another mile and a half upstream lie the Middle Lewis River Falls, a river-width combination of a waterfall and a cascade sheeting along bedrock. The viewpoints are limited here, but even the riverbed is pretty, the clarity of the water revealing its ragged volcanic nature. A short side trail up to Lower Copper Creek Falls brings hikers to a small trickle of water that drops 32 feet in a classic formation.
Directions to Middle Lewis Falls :
Located along the Middle Lewis River Falls trail system, southwest of Mt. Adams, off of Lewis River Road # 90. Drive east of Lower Lewis Falls Recreation area for 1 miles to the Middle Lewis Falls parking lot.
Two trails depart the parking lot, leading down to Middle
Lewis River Falls in 1/2 mile. The lower trail descends to the Lewis River
trail, from where you'll head upstream, across Copper Creek, to the Middle
Falls. The upper trail crosses Copper Creek above Copper Creek Falls, then
descends directly to the Middle Falls.
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