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Popular with mountain bikers and hikers the 15 mile Lewis River Trail #31 remains within sight or sound of the Lewis River as you ride or hike through this valley laced with abundant side streams, springs, and waterfalls. The trail follows a gentle uphill grade through a magnificent Douglas fir, western red cedar and big leaf maple old-growth forest.
Activity Notes
Lewis River Falls is a gem of a trail, hugely popular in the summer but barely visited in the winter. This out-and-back trail is bookended by the grand Lower Lewis River Falls and Upper Lewis River Falls, visiting Middle Lewis River Falls and Upper Copper Creek Falls along the way. Upper Lewis River Falls bears an echo of Niagara. The trail is soft, and in late fall there are copious mushrooms. We will hike 6.9 miles, gaining 775', and we will only visit safe viewpoints.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 172 miles |
| Distance - Round Trip | 5 miles |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Relevant Maps | GP-B |
| Awards Qualified | Waterfall Award |
