Hiking the Middle Falls trail

Middle Falls Trail #31C

Length:0.75 Loop Miles

Season of Use:spring to fall

Elevation:1520 to 1760 feet above sea level

Visitor Use:Medium

Location:begins, Middle Falls Trailhead Forest Road 90; ends, Middle Falls

Trail Talk:

Hike into a lush and deep green Douglas-fir forest. Cross over a rustic bridge that spans Copper Creek. Discover the misty veil of Copper Creek cascading down a 40-foot basalt cliff. Descend to the Lewis River and discover the churning chute of Middle Falls.

Trail Facts:This maintained trail is relatively level until passing Copper Creek Falls. Beyond there the descent steepens to the Middle Falls of the Lewis River. A loop opportunity is available by crossing Copper Creek on the lower bridge and then taking the trail junction to the right.

Considerations:Rocks along the water's edge can be extremely slippery.

Connections:

Middle Falls Trail #31C connects with Lewis River Trail #31.

Trailhead:

Middle Falls:Trailhead is along Lewis River FR 90 where a short trail leads down to Middle Falls on the North Fork of the Lewis.

Map:Spencer Butte and Quartz Creek Butte quadrangle.

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