Wynoochee Lake Shore- Maidenhair Falls Trailhead

Meander through a stand of impressive old growth along the northern section of Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail to Maidenhair Falls. When the falls are flowing heavily they resemble a mainden’s hair as they cascade off a boulder below.
At a Glance
Fees: | No fee |
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Usage: | Light |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | No |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Hood Canal Ranger District, Quilcene office |
General Information
Directions:From Olympia, WA travel north on Highway 101 towards Shelton, WA for about 19 miles. Take the exit towards Matlock and travel approximately 15 miles on Dayton-Matlock Road. From Matlock, continue straight at the junction onto the Matlock-Deckerville Road, which turns into the Boundary Road. Drive 8.8 miles, make a right turn onto Cougar-Smith Road and drive about 5.5 miles to Forest Service Road #22.
Turn right on Forest Service Road #22 and drive 15 miles on Forest Service Road #22 to a major intersection and take Forest Service Road 2270 on the east side of Wynoochee Lake towards Wynoochee Falls.
Activities
Day Hiking
Alerts & Warnings
- Olympic National Forest Fire Ban Lifted
- FS-2700-190 temporary closure; Upper Mt. Townsend TH inaccessible
- Summer operations and closures in Quinault area
- Mt. Jupiter Trail Closure
- Herbicide applications to occur on Olympic National Forest
- Alcohol Ban along Lake Cushman Corridor (FS-24) remains in effect