Updated July 2026
Mineral Creek Falls
Mineral Creek Falls drops roughly 60 feet through ferns and rainforest near the Hoh River, reached by a mostly level 5.6-mile round-trip stretch of the Hoh River Trail. It is a quieter alternative in the Hoh Rain Forest, with about 213 feet of elevation gain.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Olympic National Park (NPS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mineral Creek Falls drops about 60 feet. That makes it the 372nd-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 48% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Hoh River Trail reaches it about 5.6 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 213 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Forks. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Olympic National Park (NPS) for closures and current conditions.
Spring (full flow) through fall. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Washington waterfalls
- Big Creek Falls · 125 ft
- Boulder River Falls (Feature Show Falls) · 120 ft
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Christine Falls · 69 ft
- Coal Creek Falls · 28 ft
- Comet Falls · 320 ft
- Curly Creek Falls · 86 ft
- Falls Creek Falls · 335 ft
Sources
Get trip conditions by email
Lake grades, water temperature, and seasonal conditions as the data updates. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.