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Waterfall · Quincy Lakes Wildlife Area

Upper Ancient Lake Falls

1.5 mi round trip66 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation. Just the Discover Pass on your dashboard.
OvernightCheck first
Some wildlife areas allow primitive camping and some do not. Check the area rules before an overnight trip.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rules. Matched from wildlife area boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance1.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain66 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point1,202 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Upper Ancient Lake Falls is a waterfall reached by a 1.5-mile round trip from Stan Coffin Lake Water Access.

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What you need

Parking and passes

This trailhead is on state land, so you need a Discover Pass on your dashboard.

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Getting there

The hike starts at Stan Coffin Lake Water Access. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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