Twin Falls
Dayhike at Twin Falls.
This hike was another great one! It is approximately 4 miles roundtrip when you add in side trips and ventures off path. The elevation gain is not too rigorous, although the trail goes up and down some, so you will revisit some of the same uphill treks you just accomplished.
The trailhead is close to I-90, exit 34. You will have to pay $5 to park, and the money goes to keep up Washington State Parks. Bring exact change.
Also, it's a pretty popular hike, so be prepared for lots of other hikers. Can't use a jogging stroller, but we saw a lot of people with baby backpacks.
The trail goes along the river through very nice forested areas. There are several places at the beginning where you can go down to the river and wade. Then you climb up and up, catching a few small glimpses of the falls. The first significant feature is an overlook very close to the falls, providing an excellent view. Go further up and cross a bridge over the top of the falls, affording wonderful views of both upper and lower falls, and the river below. Another 1/8th of a mile beyond, there is one more viewing area where you get closer to the upper falls.
The kids did great, mostly because there was so much to see and do. They climbed rocks and tree stumps, petted friendly dogs, and raced around looking at natural points of interest both close up and from a distance. During one rest stop, we met a family of chipmunks who appreciated our cracker offerings, and one was bold enough to come close and take the cracker right out of my hand. Michael was patient, and was also able to feed a chipmunk directly.
Later, Michael and Rick climbed around on some rocks while Connor took a dip in the river.
It was our longest hike together yet, and we took about 5 hours to do it! Lots of energy breaks and timeouts to wander on the river bank, climb rocks, and have lots of fun.
See our slide show! Link
This hike was another great one! It is approximately 4 miles roundtrip when you add in side trips and ventures off path. The elevation gain is not too rigorous, although the trail goes up and down some, so you will revisit some of the same uphill treks you just accomplished.
The trailhead is close to I-90, exit 34. You will have to pay $5 to park, and the money goes to keep up Washington State Parks. Bring exact change.
Also, it's a pretty popular hike, so be prepared for lots of other hikers. Can't use a jogging stroller, but we saw a lot of people with baby backpacks.
The trail goes along the river through very nice forested areas. There are several places at the beginning where you can go down to the river and wade. Then you climb up and up, catching a few small glimpses of the falls. The first significant feature is an overlook very close to the falls, providing an excellent view. Go further up and cross a bridge over the top of the falls, affording wonderful views of both upper and lower falls, and the river below. Another 1/8th of a mile beyond, there is one more viewing area where you get closer to the upper falls.
The kids did great, mostly because there was so much to see and do. They climbed rocks and tree stumps, petted friendly dogs, and raced around looking at natural points of interest both close up and from a distance. During one rest stop, we met a family of chipmunks who appreciated our cracker offerings, and one was bold enough to come close and take the cracker right out of my hand. Michael was patient, and was also able to feed a chipmunk directly.
Later, Michael and Rick climbed around on some rocks while Connor took a dip in the river.
It was our longest hike together yet, and we took about 5 hours to do it! Lots of energy breaks and timeouts to wander on the river bank, climb rocks, and have lots of fun.
See our slide show! Link
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