Waterfall · Mount St. Helens
Cave Falls
0.9 mi round trip76 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance0.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain76 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,038 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cave Falls is a waterfall reached by a 0.9-mile round trip from Trailhead on Lewis River Road. The route follows Cave Falls Trail to the falls.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Trailhead on Lewis River Road. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.