Rocky Brook Falls
- Tina McLain
- Jun 2
- 3 min read
A beautiful 200 ft waterfall near Brinnon, WA.
Waterfall Name: Rocky Brook Falls
Waterfall Coordinates: 47.72152, -122.94123
Waterfall Elevation: 585'
Access: Trail
Distance: 0.55 miles (round trip)
One Way: 0.18 miles (one way) *doesn't account for wandering around or climbing on rocks for more views of falls
Elevation Range: 98' to 207'
Ascent/Descent: +36 ft/-31 ft
Trail Type: In and out
Trail: Rocky Brook Falls Trail (no signage or "official" name that I could find)
Outing Type: Day hike
Winter Activity Options: Most of the year this waterfall is below snow level, making it a more accessible falls to get to year round.
Permits/Fees: None
Notes: This falls is located on private property, but as noted below, is open to public access. Be really mindful of following the rules and not leaving trash so people in the future can enjoy this waterfall as well.
Location: Near Dosewallips Road in Brinnon, WA, U.S.A.
Administration: Private property - trail is open to public access
Date Accessed: March 2, 2025
I was really excited to check out this waterfall and was unsure of what to expect. There was an area to park on the south side of road and the trailhead was easy to find. The waterfall is on private property, but as I noted above the trail is open to public access (at least at the point in time I accessed it.)
The trail started at a gate on the north side of the road. The trail followed along the west side of Rocky Brook which was really beautiful. There was lots of moss covering the rocks in the creek. The trail was wide and in good condition. We rain into a large group of women and some smaller groups of people along the trail. But even with seeing multiple people it didn't feel crowded.
When we reached the falls my jaw dropped. I was not expecting it to be so big. It was over 200ft tall, massive, and had a large volume of water flowing over it. I was in awe. It put off a lot of mist and we scrambled over some of the wet rocks to get pictures.
According to Waterfalls Northwest, this waterfall has a "tallest drop" of 239 feet with an average width of 25 feet. It's considered a tiered horsetail, with the last tier being a narrow veiling horsetail fall type. The waterfall actually has 4 drops, but only the bottom one is visible/accessible.
I would totally recommend checking out this waterfall. The hike was short and easy. The wet rocks at the end are the only real "hazard," but scrambling them isn't require to see the waterfall.
Coordinates
Parking: 47.71880, -122.94358
Start of trail: 47.71891, -122.94350
View of waterfall: 47.72028, -122.94138
Rocky Brook Falls: 47.72152, -122.94123
How to get there (from Brinnon, WA)
Turn on to Dosewallips Road from Highway 101. Proceed for 3 miles. Parking is on the left (south) and the trailhead is on the right (north).
There were "parking spots" along the south side of the road, just west of the bridge that goes over rocky brook.
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