Spruce Railroad Trail
Fall color arriving, tunnel creepy and cool
2 this month · 35 reports
Olympic Peninsula
The trail to Marymere Falls is in good condition, with no snow reported as of September 23. The road is suitable for all vehicles. Visitors have noted that the trail is quite dusty, particularly in late summer and early fall, and the falls are experiencing lower water flow, described as a "whisper" rather than a "roar" as of September 23. Despite the dry conditions, the trail remains well-maintained and enjoyable. Parking can be very busy, even on weekdays, with the lot being nearly full as of September 23. Some hikers have encountered school groups, but overall, the trail has not been overly crowded, though it is well-traveled.
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As of September 23, the falls were described as a 'whisper' instead of roaring, indicating a drier than usual flow. Another report from September 21 also noted the falls were dryer than usual but still active.
The trail is reported to be in good condition with no snow as of September 23. However, reports from September 23 and September 21 mention that the trail is very dusty, which can make some slopes slippery.
Parking can be very busy. As of September 23, the parking lot was described as 'nigh full' even on a weekday, suggesting it fills up quickly.
No significant bug issues have been reported. Reports from September 23 and September 21 explicitly state 'No bugs', and an older report from July 22 noted bugs were 'not too bad'.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
Very busy, even on a weekday! The parking lot was nigh full, and I did feel a bit like cattle through the first section. Things loosened up once I reached the bridge, but by then it was almost over. T...
Very dusty. Falls is dryer than usual but still active. Lots of school groups today but overall not too crowded.
Easy well maintained trail that is well traveled but not overcrowded.
Trail was nice and beautiful!
I found the trail construction around the loop to be as beautiful as the falls. Parking lot was busy ahead of the holiday weekend and the trail was crowded but it was wide at the start. After crossing...
made a nice loop from Storm King Ranger Station by taking the return trail through old growth forest to Lake Crescent Lodge and walking along the shoreline.
A little crowded, but an overall easy and pretty trail. The elevation gain happens primarily right before you reach the waterfall.
An easy hike for Junetenth celebration. A nice walk in the woods with a river and big trees. Last section is stairs but not a long distance, beautiful waterfall at end. Nice hike to pair with paddli...
Juneteenth hike.
A beautiful, low-effort/high-reward walk near the shores of Lake Crescent. Jen and I started from the Storm King Ranger Station and immediately appreciated how accessible the trail feels — paved at th...