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From Quilcene, WA travel 3.5 miles south on U.S. Highway 101. Falls View Campground is located on west side of US Highway 101.
Spectacular view of the waterfalls. Camp ground has been closed for a while due to damages, but we knew that
The campground is currently closed, but you can still park at the gate and take a short, paved walk to the Falls View trailhead. There are actually two trails here: a 0.1 mile loop that takes you to a fantastic view of the waterfall, and a 1.5 mile loop that runs along the Big Quilcene River. The short lookout loop is a great choice for sharing natural beauty with someone with limited energy or mobility. The longer loop requires a bit of steep climbing on either end. There are several side paths that can extend the hike, including a pool perfect for an icy dip on a hot day and a boulder-stewn beach alongside rushing whitewater.
(2 years later this is still true)
Yes, park your car at the front entrance! The park is still closed.
There is the short and easy trail to see the waterfall and that one is easy to walk, and worth it.
Then there was another path that was very steep downhill, and I knew going up (returning back) was going to be moderately active for me. Let me say though, I didn't see much of the waterfall at the steep path, but it was such a peaceful and beautiful scenery. It was worth my unfit journey! Haha
Although the campground will be closed the upcoming 2016-1017 season due to a root rot or disease of some sort making the park unsafe for visitors, the Falls View Trail and Canyon View Loop Trail are both very short and very beautiful hikes to take. Park by the outer gate that says 'Closed' and bank left at the first intersection then right to the parking lot trailheads. Enjoy!
Best,
~S
