Chenuis Falls Trail
This 7.4-mile out-and-back hike takes visitors along the Carbon River Road (now closed to vehicle traffic due to damage from flooding) to a waterfall.
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Chenuis Falls Trail Details
This 7.4-mile out-and-back hike takes visitors along the Carbon River Road (now closed to vehicle traffic due to damage from flooding) to a waterfall that cascades down a series of ledges. Hike along the road from the Carbon River Entrance to the trail leading to Chenuis Falls. After leaving the Carbon River Road, cross the Carbon River on a footbridge, and then it's a short hike along the Chenuis Creek to the falls.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
6.4 miles
Estimated time
4.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Chenuis Falls Trail
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0.2 mi away
Chenuis Falls
Chenuis Falls tumbles down rocky ledges about .4 miles from the Carbon River Road.
0.3 mi away
Green Lake Trail
See 800-year-old Douglas fir trees and other ancient wonders on this 10.8-mile roundtrip hike.
0.6 mi away
Ranger Falls
Look for Ranger Falls about a mile into the hike to Green Lake.
1.1 mi away
Carbon Glacier Trail
This long day hike offers spectacular close-up views of the Carbon Glacier.
1.1 mi away
Ipsut Creek Campground
The Ipsut Creek Campground used to be a drive-in campground, but a 2006 flood wiped out the access road and the park service never reopened it.
