Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Limekiln Falls plunges 100 feet past limestone cliffs as it descends the steepest coastal
canyon in the continental US.
Trip Description
From the trailhead (70'), cross the large wooden footbridge over
Hare Creek.
Bear
left past the
Hare Creek Trail junction
and climb past the remains of an old-growth
forest. You'll soon reach the
Limekiln Falls Trail junction
(0.25 mile, 110'), 150
feet past the confluence of the
West Fork
and
Limekiln Creek.
Bear right and head
northeast.
The trail descends a few steps, then crosses the creek on a narrow wooden foot-
bridge. Follow the east bank, then turn northwest across another small
footbridge
(0.3
mile, 140'). The trail crosses the creek once more and climbs a small set of stairs past
a wooden retaining
wall
(0.4 mile, 170'). Follow the sound of falling water 0.1 mile
uphill to the base of these spectacular 100-foot falls. Visitors gaze in silence as water
cascades down the moss- and fern-covered limestone cliffs. Rest and feel the mist on
your face before heading back.
