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Otter and Big Creek Falls Trail - 1 member in 4 triplogs has rated this an average 3 ( 1 to 5 best )
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May 21 2020
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Otter and Big Creek Falls TrailVolcano, WA
Otter and Big Creek Falls Trail
Volcano, WA
Hiking avatar May 21 2020
Lucyan • Triplogs 1,447
Hiking10.80 Miles 1,300 AEG
Hiking10.80 Miles
1,300 ft AEG
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Otter Falls Heavy flow Heavy flow

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Apr 21 2019
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 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Otter and Big Creek Falls TrailVolcano, WA
Otter and Big Creek Falls Trail
Volcano, WA
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sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking10.91 Miles 1,243 AEG
Hiking10.91 Miles   4 Hrs   8 Mns   2.68 mph
1,243 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
 
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Big Creek Falls lived up to its name today. The falls were roaring! And Otter Falls had more water than we've ever seen. Trail was in good condition. A few creek crossing but nothing too bad although water proof shows would be a good idea. Not too hot, not too cold. A good day for a short 10 mile trek. As others have mentioned, restrooms are still closed for the season.
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Sep 03 2017
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 Joined Dec 25 2006
 Sagamihara, Japa
Otter and Big Creek Falls TrailVolcano, WA
Otter and Big Creek Falls Trail
Volcano, WA
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sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking10.46 Miles 887 AEG
Hiking10.46 Miles   4 Hrs   6 Mns   2.65 mph
887 ft AEG      9 Mns Break
 
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After yesterday's long, hot hike I looked for something close to home to stretch the legs. And with smoky conditions predicted I thought a forest or riverside hike would be best to I picked a trip to Otter Falls. Didn't see anybody until just before Otter Falls. Well, more like Otter pond because there was no water on the falls but the pond gave off a perfect reflection and it was still pretty so it was worth the short side trip. And since the last time we were here, somebody made a great stone sign on the ground along with a rock arrow -- can't miss the turnoff now. Big Creek Falls was flowing but even if it was a faint copy of what we saw when we last did this hike during the winter months when it was gushing. It still made for my turnaround point today. While there were no views today, I did see more wildlife than I thought I would. A cool frog on the trail, trout in one of the creek and the highlight of today's hike -- a majestic owl just before Marten Creek.
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May 19 2013
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Otter and Big Creek Falls TrailVolcano, WA
Otter and Big Creek Falls Trail
Volcano, WA
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sagamihara_hiker • Triplogs 366
Hiking11.10 Miles 814 AEG
Hiking11.10 Miles   4 Hrs   30 Mns   2.47 mph
814 ft AEG
 
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Cloudy and some sprinkles, but nothing we're not used to in Seattle. Trail follows the river for most of the trip. Unofficial side trail to Otter Creek Falls is well marked by some rock cairns. Big Creek Falls lived up to its name -- it was roaring! It made for a good turnaround spot. With little elevation gain, this makes for a fairly easy hike even though it's 10+ miles.
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