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Overview Palouse Falls is a 2 mile round trip hike. Located 42 miles north of Walla Walla Washington. The trailhead is car accessible. May and October are the best months to enjoy this hike. Maximum elevation 939 feet, minimum elevation 776 feet. None of the impromptu trails in the park are maintained, and they are not casual undertakings. Rattlesnakes have been spotted on this trail during warm, summer months. Fast running water and steep dropoffs. The Palouse Falls lies on the Palouse River, about 4 mi upstream of the confluence with the Snake River. The falls are 198 ft in height. The falls consists of an upper falls with a drop of ~20 feet which lies 1,000 feet north-northwest of the main drop, and a lower falls, with a drop of ~180 feet.
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
