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.