Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Sometimes, you find a hike so beautiful, it makes you cry. That’s what Buck Creek Falls, located near White Salmon in Washington, did to me. Even better, I was the only one on the trail the day that I went. Of all the Washington hikes I’ve done, this one has been my favorite. I hiked the Buck Creek Falls Trail in the spring, the best time, as there were beautiful wildflowers blooming and a good amount of water flowing from the falls.

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

I hiked the longer six-mile hike from Buck Creek Trailhead #1 which gave me the advantage of seeing Mt. Hood from the start of the hike, and going through a glorious Douglas fir forest.

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

However, if I hiked the trail again, I would go from the Lower Buck Creek Trailhead as the road to get to the trailhead was horrendously rough, and I didn’t know if my Miata was going to make it. Also, the alternate trailhead cuts the hike down to four miles, which is more my style.

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

The way the light glowed through the trees was beautiful and the forest hike was almost as pretty as seeing the waterfall itself.

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Make sure to get a Discovery Pass before you go, as you can get a ticket for not displaying it. The penalty for not having one is $99, so it’s definitely worth spending the $10 to buy one before you set out on your hike.

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Next time, I’ll also take a picnic to enjoy around the falls as there were plenty of comfortable areas for sitting, and I really didn’t want to take my eyes off of the beautiful water.

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

For a great stop after your hike, head to Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River, for one of their incredible pizzas! It’s well deserved.

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Washington Hikes: Buck Creek Falls

Where are your favorite Washington hikes? Let me know in the comments below!