Trail #174 Sunset Falls

Area Status: Open

This short accessible trail leads you from the Sunset Falls parking lot at Sunset Falls Campground and Day Use Area to Sunset Falls Viewpoint. The falls are accessible year-round and make a popular place to cool off on hot summer days. No fishing is allowed.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	11/21/2023: The Sunset Falls trail is open.
Best Season:	Spring-Summer-Fall
Busiest Season:	Summer
Closest Towns:	Yacolt, WA; Vancouver, WA
Water:	No Water
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (1)
Passes:	50% discount for day use fee with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age, or Golden Access.
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Administrative Headquarters (360) 449-7800.

General Information

Directions:

From Battle Ground, Washington head north on WA-503 for about 5.5 miles. Turn right onto NE Rock Creek Rd, which will turn into NE 152nd Ave and then take a slight left onto NE Lucia Falls Rd for about 7 miles. Turn right onto NE Sunset Falls Road, travel for about 7 miles. The parking lot for the falls will be on your right.