Waterfall · Mount St. Helens
Chinook Falls
5.7 mi round trip1,270 ft gainModerateDay 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
Distance5.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,270 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,927 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Chinook Falls is a waterfall reached by a 5.7-mile round trip from Unnamed trailhead. The route follows Chinook Creek Trail #130A 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 Unnamed trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.