Marymere Falls in the Olympic National Pak

One of the trails starting at the western end of Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park leads to Marymere Falls, following a relatively easy 1.7 mile (2.7 km) nature trail from the lake up to the falls at the edge of the mountains.

Trail to the falls

Soon we reach a stream which we follow to the falls, crossing several smaller streams along the way.

Along the stream to the falls

As we get closer, we hear the falls and, rounding the corner, are treated to spectacular views.

Marymere Falls

The trail travels in a circle at the top of the falls, with several fabulous view spots, then returns back to Lake Crescent.

Descending from the falls

Halfway back to Lake Crescent, we take take a trail branching off to the right to follow the stream deeper into the forest for a while, then turn around and return to the lake.

Along the stream, then returning to the lake

We have to come back here another day and explore some of the other trails originating at Lake Crescent!  Now, it's time to proceed deeper into the mountains and the national park