Waterfall · Norse Peak Wilderness
North Fork Union Creek Falls
3.7 mi round trip652 ft gainEasyDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Norse Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance3.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain652 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,034 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
North Fork Union Creek Falls is a waterfall reached by a 3.7-mile round trip from Union Creek Sno-Park. The route follows Union Creek 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 Union Creek Sno-Park. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.