Murhut Falls

Olympic Peninsula

updated 1 month ago

The Murhut Falls trail is currently in good condition, with no snow reported. The main concern for visitors is the road access, which is consistently described as rough and pothole-filled, with reports recommending high clearance vehicles for the drive. Despite the road conditions, the trail itself is well-maintained and offers beautiful scenery. Recent reports from October 4 highlight an abundance of mushrooms along the entire trail, making it a great destination for mushroom hunting. Earlier reports mention the falls are a pretty view and enjoyable for all ages, with some options to get closer to the water. Be aware that a maintenance closure was noted on September 26, though it's unclear if this is still in effect.

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The road to the trailhead is consistently described as rough and heavily pockmarked with large potholes. Reports from as recently as October 4 and September 26 indicate it is passable but recommend a high clearance vehicle. The last report suggesting it was suitable for all vehicles was from July 26.

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Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Tons of mushrooms along the entire trail. My 4.5 year old had an absolutely blast cruising along and mushroom scoping.We were aiming for our normal rockybrook (without checking any reports first to fi...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

We don't know what the trail is like. We had done the Ranger Hole trail, and then made our way up the potholed road to the Murhut trailhead where we were met with a sign informing us of a trail closur...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Trail is in great shape. Gravel road took 30 minutes to go 7 miles, very rough potholes.

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

First, I left my purple hiking poles in the parking lot! I can replace them, but if you find them, please share them with Goodwill or a senior center or a friend who needs them.The road is just nuts, ...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Not a super long hike but well worth the hike. The falls are a pretty view. Typical roots, dirt, and rocks on the actual trail. There is a little off trail that you can take to get to some big flat ro...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

My husband and I took, two of our grandsons (15 & 8) hiking to Murmut Falls. It's a great hike for kids.The FS Road was pretty rough- a LOT of potholes with huge ones, quite often. I would totally rec...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Trail was a great condition.

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Beautiful walk, so many unique plants specific to the area (purple trillium, local rhododendrons). Lots of berries! The waterfalls are as described… really beautiful and changing at all angles of the ...

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

The trail was awesome and beautiful! It was just the drive there, that was horrible with lots and lots of potholes throughout the whole drive up to the mountain. But it was well worth it

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Hiked this with my two Aussies. No one on the forest road or the trail. The road was fine with my outback but there were lots of potholes. The trail was well maintained. I don’t think it’s been used o...