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Waterfall · Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Doughty Falls

4.5 mi round trip1,386 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightCheck first
Many parks like this close at dusk and do not allow camping. Check the posted rules before an overnight trip.

Matched from park boundaries on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance4.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,386 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point1,458 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Doughty Falls is a waterfall reached by a 4.5-mile round trip from Jim Whittaker Wilderness Creek Trailhead. The route follows Wilderness Creek Trail, then Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trail, then Long View Peak Trail, then Deceiver Trail to the falls.

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What you need

Parking and passes

No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.

Getting there

The hike starts at Jim Whittaker Wilderness Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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