Siouxon Creek Hike Washington

 Siouxon Creek Hike in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The Siouxon Creek Trail is a moderate-to-difficult hike in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, known for its lush forests and waterfalls. Hikers should be aware of conditions left by recent wildfires and be prepared for unbridged creek crossings.

There are several hikes in the Siouxon Creek Trail, offering different experiences and difficulty levels. 

Trail #130 Siouxon : This 12-mile trail runs along and crosses on rustic log bridges or fords many creeks. It offers views of spectacular waterfalls including Horseshoe Falls. The trail connects with Huffman Peak Trail #129, Horseshoe Ridge Trail # 140, Chinook Creek Trail #130A and Wildcat Trail # 156.

In the Siouxon Trail offers many waterfalls, clear water creeks, and colorful pools.

Siouxon Falls

Chinook Falls

Horseshoe Falls

Wildcat Falls

 

Directions to Siouxon Creek Trail:  Take SR 503 to the town of Chelatchie and turn east onto NE Healy Road. Follow this road, which becomes FSR 54 after a couple miles, for 9 miles and bear left (uphill) on FSR 57 (54 turns to gravel at this point while 57 remains paved). Just over one mile further turn left onto FSR 5701 (still paved) and follow it to its end 3 3/4 miles further at the Siouxon Creek Trailhead

Wildcat Falls Washington

 Wildcat Falls Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Wildcat Falls is a waterfall in Washington that drops over 200 feet in three tiers. It is the highest waterfall in the Siouxon drainage. The trail to Wildcat Falls passes by two other waterfalls, Lower Wildcat Falls and a 25-foot slide falls. The trail is located in Gifford Pinchot National Forest and is about 12 mile long. The area was also partially burned by the 2020 Big Hollow Fire. 

Hike description: The Wildcat Trail (Trail #156) is a steep incline that climbs a ridge from the Siouxon Creek valley. The full loop trail that includes Wildcat Falls is a strenuous, approximately 12-mile hike with significant elevation gain.

The Wildcat Falls area can be combined with a longer hike that includes other notable waterfalls on the Siouxon Creek trail system, such as Siouxon Falls and Chinook Falls. This popular backpacking route is known for its moss-covered forests, clear water, and colorful pools.

 

Other Major waterfalls on the Siouxon Trail loop

Siouxon Falls

Chinook Falls

Horseshoe Falls

How to Reach: To reach Wildcat Falls in Washington, we must drive to the Siouxon Trailhead in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, east of Chelatchie, and then hike few miles in the Siouxon Trail loop.

Location: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, accessed via Forest Service Road 5071 near the town of Chelatchie.