Waterfall tumbling 72 ft. into a rugged gorge, with snow-capped Mount Rainier in the background.
At a glance
#2 of 8 Tourist attractions in Ashford #6 of 10 Hiking areas in AshfordLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Myrtle Falls?
- Myrtle Falls is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 959 reviews.
- How does Myrtle Falls rank in Ashford?
- Myrtle Falls is #2 of 8 Tourist attractions in Ashford by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Myrtle Falls located?
- Ashford, WA 98304, United States — 7.9 km from the center of Ashford.
- How can I contact Myrtle Falls?
- Phone: +1 360-569-2211 · Website: nps.gov
The magnificence of Mount Rainier is beyond words. This is a brief, 1-mile hike starting from Paradise. The trail is stroller-friendly up to the wooden bridge. It's an excellent choice for beginners of all ages to enjoy a relatively easy and awe-inspiring hike.
Short hike with slight elevation gain for gorgeous views of Mt Rainer and valley. Autumn is one of the best times of year to visit. Go first thing in the morning to beat the rush of vehicles at the gate and see the sunrise.
Beautiful place during fall colors. Falls colors are in full swing! Do visit before it is gone! Visited on 01 Oct 2023.
I visited this waterfall in the snow season with basic gear, and it was doable. It's so much better in the summer as there's not 6 feet of snow. It's definitely a nice easy trail on a paved surface.
Great little hike. The way there is mostly paved and cleared. However, there is a decent amount of elevation gain. I recommend continuing on past the falls and into the upper meadows area. Great place to spot a marmot and sometimes a black bear.
Please visit these falls. It is a one mile walk on a paved road from the visitor center.
You will enjoy seeing some great views of the snow covered mountain. We also saw some deer roaming in the wild.
You will enjoy seeing some great views of the snow covered mountain. We also saw some deer roaming in the wild.
Beautiful waterfall and view of Mount Rainier. We were able to find parking at the lower lot on a Friday around 10:30 but the main lot was already full when we arrived. Tons of people but totally worth it for a first time visitor and guests from out of town. Absolutely beautiful early August with warm weather. Saw beautiful wild flowers and wildlife on the way. Less than a mile that's paved all the way. The stairs down to the waterfall view can be a little steep or little ones or the elderly.
It's a short .5 km walk to the falls from the visitor center, all paved. It's uphill at the end. We went on June 30, 2023 & were not able to see the falls as the view point is closed (we could see that there is an issue with the pavement). The view on the mount Reiner was magnificent but there are other hiking options to choose from as you cannot see the falls. Note: we hiked after 7pm, so the pictures are dark, as the sun is descending on the other side of the mountain.
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