This hike is along a short and easy trail that leads through a magnificent Douglas fir forest past 4 beautiful and spectacular waterfalls

We hiked this portion of the trail twice this year. Our first hike was during the early summer when the weather was warm and the river was running full. The high water kept us from getting very close to the falls but the water invited us to enjoy its cool embrace.

Our second trip along the trail was during October. This time of year was especially beautiful, with the leaves turning brilliant yellows and reds. The river was quite low and we were able to climb onto the rocks above some of the falls. It was to cold to swim but the scenery was great. During both of our hikes we met mountain bikers enjoying the trail.

The 3 1/2 mile trail is mostly flat with a couple of short but steep climbs. It is well-maintained, although there are a few spots that are a little muddy. For those that want a bit more of a challenge the Lewis River Trail #31 continues down the Lewis River another 11 miles to Curly Creek trailhead, and the Quartz Creek Trail #5 continues 10.6 miles from the upper end of the trail.

This trail is suitable for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. At the Lower Falls Campground there is wheel chair access to the river, and environmental composting restrooms. The restrooms are generally open during the summer hiking season, however we found them to be locked during our fall hike.

Forest Service Parking Permits are required at the parking areas for this trail so be sure to pick one up.

Region 1 Access Sites

Eloika Lake -
From Spokane, go north on US 2, go 23 miles to Grays land Road, then west on Grays Land Road 1 mile to access.

Liberty Lake -
From Spokane, go east in I-90, go 5 miles to the Liberty Lake Exit, then south to Public Fishing sign, then turn east to next Public Fishing sign, then south to next Public Fishing sign, then east to access.

Newman Lake -
From Spokane, go east on Trent 8 miles to Newman Lake Road, then north on Newman Lake Road 4.5 miles to Public Fishing sign.

Clear Lake - Spokane County
From Spokane, go west on Interstate 90, go 16 miles to Salnave Road, then north on Salnave Road 50' to Clear Lake Road, then east 1 mile on Clear Lake Road to Public Fishing Area.

Silver Lake - Spokane County
From Spokane, go west on I-90, go 10 miles to Four Lakes, then northwest on Medical Lake-Four Lakes Road, go 3 miles to Public Fishing sign.

West Medical Lake - Spokane County
From Spokane, go west 10 miles in I-90 to Four Lakes, then northwest to Medical Lake, then south 1 mile to Public Fishing sign.

Amber Lake - Spokane County
From Cheney, go south on Mullinex Road to Pine Springs Road, go 1.25 miles to Public Fishing sign.

Badger Lake - Spokane County
From Cheney, go south on Cheney Plaza Road to Williams Lake Road, then west on Williams Lake Road to Badger Lake Road, then north on Badger Lake road 1.5 miles to Public Fishing sign.

Williams Lake - Spokane County
From Cheney, go south on Millinex Road to Williams Lake Road, then east on Williams Lake Road 1 mile to Public Fishing sign.

Hog Canyon - Spokane County
From Spokane, go west in I-90 to Fishtrap Exit, then south 1 mile to Peterson Road ½ mile to Brown Road. Cross Brown Road and follow to lake.