Truly a fun and beautiful trail in the forest. I adivine you read the directions for parking on Alltrails. And get there early. We arrived approximately 9:00 am. As we were leaving it was getting packed. The trail is really fun through the forest. Up and down traversing through a leafy green heavy fern lined trail. Loads of roots are everywhere so watch your step. The bugs weren't quite as bad as I thought but we were there fairly early. Bring bug spray though. It definitely areas that promote mosquitoes. You can go for a dip. The water is cold and refreshing. I was sure to bring water sandals. Felt so good on my feet. Worth the trek for this beautiful hike. Do it! SYOY! read more

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A fun and easy/moderate hike to do! Heads up! There is a LACK of direction/instructions for essentially the whole trail. Please rely on your phone's map to navigate you. You definitely do not want to get lost in these woods! Trail was a bit muddy after experiencing some rain. There were two wrecked/old cars on the way to the waterfall. The 2nd one was pretty cool to look at. The hike was about 5 miles long. Highly recommend coming here after it moderately rains because the waterfall looks so much nicer with the amount of water that's flowing! Parking is limited so make sure to not go during busy times. read more

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We made the trek all the way to Duvall for this trail. Arrive early since parking is very limited to one side of Mountain View Road East with many no parking signs and construction horses. The trail wasn't as confusing as many made it seem. There were multiple wooden signs pointing you in the right direction to the falls. If you see the two destroyed cars on the side of the trail, you're on the right path. Careful following the AllTrails trail description because there was no sharp hairpin turn on the trail otherwise it was fairly accurate. Most river crossings were fine, even with these heavy Fall rains. The last crossing we saw a tree to climb across versus trying to balance on the few rocks. Otherwise plan to be in ankle deep water. Overall hike was very well maintained besides some low muddy spots. read more

This is a great trail, with a small waterfall at the end of the trail. The trail is approximately 2.5 miles each direction, so be prepared for a 5 mile hike round-trip. Is great for kids, they can play in the waterfall, before the return hike; be advised some parts of the waterfall are deep. The is mostly shaded, there is a slight bit of climbing on the trail, approximately 300 feet of climbing each direction, but there's lotta downhill on the trail too. This is a great place to spend the day. read more

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My favorite hike from this trip to Washington. What a secluded & splendid place. We went on a Thursday around noon & had no issues with parking. We only passed about 6 people on our way to/from the falls. Lovely lovely hike! read more

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Hard to find on google or Apple Maps, so use all trails. Love this hike, great trail, a little muddy but we don't mind. Dog friendly read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Awesome falls - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

Amazing hike, beautiful scenery. I needed a seat at the falls as all the rocks were taken. Very busy day, sunny and glorious day by the falls. Kids playing in the water Earth consciousness carry out your trash. Couple of stream crossing's but worth every moment out there. Beautiful beautiful beautiful read more

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5 mile hike roundtrip. Good for kids, families and grandparents. This trail is pretty popular and shaded so you don't ever feel too hot. It took us 1 hour to hike to the falls and another 1 hour to hike back out. Pack a lunch. Only road parking and there is no lot parking. The fall was unimpressive but good for kids. I saw someone bring a fishing road since there were tiny fishes in the water. read more

A great trail in the Duvall area, arrived around 10am on a Sunday, the road side parking was already pretty full which is one of the downsides, but you also don't have to pay a state park fee or anything. Round trip was at least closer to 6 miles, and I would say this is more of a moderate hike, as some of it becomes like an obstacle course (especially as you get closer to the falls!).. at one point I was crossing a tree log over water which I was not expecting to be doing so I don't recommend this with toddlers. Arrival at the falls was quite the treat, there was a good flow of water but also it was serene. There weren't too many hikers sitting around there so it was a nice place to relax. On the trail itself there was a steady mix of hikers throughout the round trip. I clocked about 2.5 hours altogether with some time observing the falls. It was certainly muddy and thankfully I had a dry day but can imagine it getting pretty muddy in parts. Nice hike overall but would probably go back during the week when less busy. read more

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This hike was pretty easy. Parking isn't the greatest so just a heads up. The waterfalls at the end of the trails is nice. read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

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Oh My God, it took us two hikes to get to the falls hahaha. We had no problem parking. We did the usual of parking right at the trail entrance. No that many cars. Trail is very is wide with gravel the first mile. It goes beside de river. At times, you can only hear it but you will get to the falls if you go all lefts :D They are not that far. I think it's about 3 miles or less. You will pass a car in the middle of the forest. Sometimes the trail will be very narrow. An in summer it can get bushy. Keep going you are on the right path. It has hills both ways but it is easy. Bring your pup because it´s going to love it! Water is so nice and clear but I don´t think you can dive in it from the top. Great for pics spending time in nature :) True gem that is worth the visit. Drive safely around. read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

Found this trail on the AllTrails website. It was marked as "easy" but it should definitely be marked as "moderate" considering the length and time. The trail was incredibly muddy. I was fortunate to have waterproof boots on but my fiancé had to suffer with wet socks in his sneakers for most of the journey. We didn't see any signs besides "private property" at a couple spots and had to ask other hikers how far we were from the falls. Once we got to the falls, it was a nice view with various other groups standing around. You have to park on the street - it was very busy when we went on a Sunday morning around 9am. Make sure to bring plenty of water and snacks since this is a longer hike. read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Cherry Creek Falls - 5/30/21 - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

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Came here on Wednesday morning around 7:30AM, parked on the side of the road. The trail was pretty flat, all in the shade, lots of trees. Can hear road noise for a bit but not for too long. The creek can be heard on the trail although it's hidden from view. No signs anywhere aside from one sign less than a mile in pointing to the falls. Took a wrong turn on the way back. A bit muddy in spots and had to do a river crossing but all manageable. Waterfall had a lot of water, wasn't very big. Saw one person there with a dog, otherwise didn't see another person the entire time. read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

We did this hike today and absolutely loved it. We took our two dogs (a golden and a husky) and my son who is 13 years old and hiked all the way to the falls. For the most part it's an easy hike, but there were a few ups and downs that were a little slippery but that's to be expected on a hike. Once we got to the falls it was time to get the dogs cooled down and we went in as well. The water is freezing, but also refreshing after hiking on a hot day. The water is anywhere from ankle deep to swimming depth, and you can see to the bottom to tell where you are walking. The dogs loved the water and swam around while we were throwing rocks for them. If you're looking for a beginners hike or a hike you can take children on I recommend this one. We will be coming back for sure! read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

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Gorgeous trail just 30 minutes from Bellevue. It leads to a beautiful waterfall at the end, but can be a bit tricky to find. There were a few turns that we weren't sure which way to go, but luckily we were able to navigate. It was a very easy trail, not too hilly or long. We saw quite a few bikers as well but it didn't look like a nice terrain for it. There was quite a bit of mud. Parking was free, but filled up pretty quickly. It was empty when we arrived at 9am, but packed when we left at 11am. read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

I was excited about the falls but the address on here is incorrect and took us down logging road.

Such a peaceful trail with a pair of pretty waterfalls at the end! We had a lovely time taking in all the scenery. This hike is not well-known so it was far from being crowded. The round-trip length is 5.0 miles with an easy 450 feet elevation gain. No special parking pass needed, though there is limited parking spots. Best to hike before autumn season as the left waterfall supposedly dries up by then. read more

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Beautiful trail. Somewhat more people than expected but very much worth it. Highly recommend it.

Very nice hike for a person who doesn't hike much. Took the steep parts slow. Trail was clear and well defined. Creek crossing was difficult but fine if you don't mind getting feet wet. read more

It's the last few days of summer and I wanted to hike to a spot I've never been, that was relatively short and easy. Cherry Creek Falls fit the bill. I had to search a few websites to make sure I knew what we were getting in to. The best one is: http://tmber.com/routes/wa/cherry-creek-falls This site has thorough directions and a great video of the trail, I highly recommend watching it before hitting the trail since there were tons of little trails that branched off the main trail. Also, take note of directions posted on this site. One thing to note is that a Discovery Pass is not required, but parking is along a rural road with private homes, so be respectful and mindful of no trespassing signs. The trail starts out by a gated road just south of the NE Cherry Valley Rd and Mountain View Road intersection. It's a 5 mile out and back trail, if you just go to the falls and back. As mentioned before, there are several trails that branch off the main so take note of the directions on the website. Several creeks and some elevations make this a great trail for just about anybody. And it's not a busy trail at all. We saw a few families with small children, as well as dogs, and some mountain bikers. There were some spots of horse droppings, so watch out for those, too. Now about the falls, when we got there we were the ONLY ones there and it is beautiful. There was a firepit area near the top of the falls. And a pretty steep trail to get down to the bottom of the falls. Some cut down logs were positioned near the pool to you can get a better view without submersing yourself in water. We didn't hit the water, but it was pretty clear and did not appear too deep. The falls, themselves, have about a 25-30 foot drop. Cherry Creek Falls is a hidden gem that's positioned about a 45-60 minute drive from Seattle. And my biggest bit of advice for those wanting to check this place out is to check the websites, and have directions with you as you hit the trail, did I not emphasize that enough?! read more

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This was a great hike - easy to get to from the main road, but then no signs...anywhere! Read the reviews and stay to the right, following the sound of the water. This is not a loop trail, so the trail you take out will be the safest bet to getting back to your car! We made the mistake of going left at one point and that took us in a loop back to the splitting of the trail - oops! This tacked on at least another mile to the journey! As others have said there are tons of slugs and garter snakes on this trail -- not sure why since you can hike a few miles from here and see none of these guys! Apparently there are carrins and arrows pointing the directions out, but I didn't notice these...perhaps it was because I was always looking down to ensure I wasn't stepping on any snakes or slugs! The great thing about this pretty scenic hike is that there are no fees - it is neither a state park, nor state forest. If you go straight to the falls it should only take about an hour to reach them. The trail is fun, with a lot of steep little dips (for mountain biking adventure!) and water features. read more

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I visited Seattle for a conference and wanted to do something different not involving a City Pass. This was a very nice but long hike. Trail was not really marked and we almost turned around at one point but kept going and it was Serene and beautiful. Saw slugs and mushrooms and the falls!!! read more

Awesome waterfall at the end and definitely a very easy hike however, INSANELY MUDDY! even without the rain the ground has some drainage problems because it was super muddy before the rainfall so, boots are highly recommended!! Also the entrance is a little weird and tricky to find but i promise you're in the right place and we never saw a parking lot but there was very close street parking. Some of the areas are tricky to cross right now because of the mud so be careful! overall super fun and very pretty, and about 5 miles round trip :) I would've given the trail 5 stars but the county really needs to do some trail repair haha otherwise it's perfect! read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - top view of the waterfall :) - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

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This is a 5 mile trail in total. Most people I've seen were wearing masks, especially when they see people. Follow the trail. When you reach the T take a left and when you reach the Y take a left to the falls. It's pretty amazing! read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - The smaller one to the left. - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

The Cherry Creek Falls trail was easy and moderate hiking with all its beauty and calm. It took not more than an hour to get there. When we reached to falls unfortunately water level was very low and little water on the lake. However, we enjoyed watching the dogs playing on the falls. read more

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Cherry Creek Falls is an easy and pretty hike. Because it's fairly flat and well maintained, this 5-mile round trip trail can be completed in about two hours or so, depending on your pace. However, it should be noted that the trail is not marked and there are several offshoots that make it easy to get lost. Additionally, there are multiple small creeks that have to be crossed in addition to one larger creek. We were able to get across all without getting wet but it did require hopping on rocks and fallen branches at the risk of falling in the water. That large creek is not passable with small children currently (Jan 2017) as the water level is high. It's pretty close to the falls though so you can hike most of the way before having to turn back if you are with little ones. I posted a photo of a poorly drawn map to help a bit with navigation. The most important note is how to cross the large creek without getting wet. When you get to it, head to the right. First you'll see a large tree fallen across the creek at its widest point. Don't even try to walk across that one. Keep going to the right just a bit and you'll see a shorter path across as the creek curves. There are fallen trees to step on and branches to hold so you can cross without stepping in the water. Once you get across, take a hard right and this path will lead you to the falls. We initially headed left to get back on to the trail we were on (going straight after the widest part of the creek) and it took us a while to realize we were going the wrong way (it looked like a road trail with tire tracks). Then we came back to the creek and took another path and it ended up being a short loop. Oops! So as I said, cross the creek at the narrow curve and head immediately right to get to the falls. See my makeshift really bad map photo for a visual. :-) read more

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Cherry Creek Falls is one of my favorite hikes! The falls at the end are absolutely beautiful! And there is a deep spot in the back left corner where people can jump off the fallen tree. Otherwise, the beginning is quite shallow and good for children and pets. The trail is easy, gaining only 450 feet over the course of 5 miles (round trip) I was glad to see there were no bugs. Also, the foot traffic was very light. read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - This hidden piece of art is found about halfway through the trail - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

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Tried to check out this hike today but it was super crowded & the road was lined with cars. I didn't see anyone wearing any face coverings so we moved on... read more

Wear your fit bit and be prepared to log 15,000 steps on this hour long hike. This trail is up hill both ways. If you don't believe me check it out. The waterfall at the end makes it all worth it. The trail is beautiful. Hey newbies, know the difference between poison ivy and sting nettles. They're both on the trail. If you have bad knees like I do, I still found this hike doable. My walking stick was a great help. Enjoy everyone PS the entrance is easily missed. You park on the street and very few spots. read more

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Yikes, do the research beforehand to make sure you really know where you are going to get top the falls. This area is shared with mountain bikers, there are trails everywhere, and I mean everywhere. Be on the look out for carrins and arrows made of rocks pointing the directions. Pretty easy trail and no park passes needed to park. read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Cherry Creek Falls - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

Great hike pretty much anytime of year. Almost all year round there is a creek you have to cross before the falls. There are Logs to cross over. Be aware of where you can and cannot park. They do tow vehicles. No pass required. Dog friendly! read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

Parking is on the street! Can get full really fast. The trail starts out big enough for a truck and eventually turns into a path. Some areas get really muddy. It becomes an obstacle course to not step into it. You will cross a total of three creeks. First two are small. The third one has a fallen tree that you can use to cross, unless you want to have fun in the water. The kids really enjoyed that. It is a beautiful hike! One of my favorites so far. read more

Quick 5 mile hike to beautiful waterfalls! Avoid all of the heavily trafficked hikes and explore Duvall. This was my third time on the trail and it did not disappoint. I got there at 9:40 and there were only 4 cars. We didn't cross paths with anyone until we got to the falls and even then it was only for a bit. Refreshing to have the waterfalls to yourself. No parking pass needed. I do recommend reading the directions. It's easy to miss a turn and end up on the trail the horse riders take. Also, downtown Duvall is super cute to recharge with lunch/drinks after. And there's a self serve dog wash too! read more

Cherry Creek Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Duvall, Washington

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Quaint little hiking area! Not hard to hike at all, I'm not a hiker but I had a great time and was easily able to walk this trail, I would recommend this trail! read more

We selected Cherry Creek Falls for an afternoon hike with our dog because it's close to our home in Kirkland, the weather was warm and the trail is "Easy", "Dog-friendly" and "Kid friendly". We didn't have kids hiking with us, but we are a couple novice 60-something's and figure if a kid could handle it, so could we! We found our way to the intersection of Cherry Valley Rd & Mountain View Rd at about 2:30PM. We figured 2 1/2 hours was enough time to make an easy 5 mile hike (note I have seen other reports which put this closer to 6 miles on trail maps). We parked our car and met a couple guys from the Cherry Valley Mountain Trail Bike club who showed us where to start at Kelly Rd NE. They also kindly gave us a recently-made map of the trails and pointed out our destination. We departed on the wide, flat forest road in the direction of the falls. About 1 mile in is a bridge that crosses over Margaret Creek, continuing on another 1/2 mile you come to. "V" where the Forest road goes to the left and a road grade trail veers right. Stay to the right another .4 miles until you come to a "T" and go left, continuing on with Cherry Creek to your right (not visible to us, but you can hear it). The first .25 miles of this trail is not graded well, but it soon gets better. We recommend you stay on the graded trail and don't veer off to the right. We took a little spike onto a non-graded trail which took us through lots of mud holes, tree fall, dense growth and ultimately to Hannan Creek, which was impassable for us to cross with our dog (you either wade across up to your thighs, or try to walk over a slippery tree). We ended up doubling-back to get up to the graded trail, which added an hour and at 1 1/2 miles to our hike!! It was a beautiful trail, though, with dense woods, mossy trees and ferns. If you get off the graded trail and quickly come upon an old yellow car upside down (you gotta wonder how it got there?!), then you are off the graded trail. Once back on the trail, we continued along until we came upon Hannan creek again - which you must cross in order to get to the Cherry Creek falls! At this point you can carefully make your way across a log jam and stay mostly dry, but since the creek wasn't too deep here, we just slogged through the water, soaking our boots, socks and pants to our shins. Our dog Fergie bravely waded up to his belly and crossed. Soon after you cross, you veer to the right on the trail which takes you to the falls. Fortunately, we met a family with kids who were familiar with the trail and the pointed us in the right direction. We were happy we continued on to our destination, because the falls were beautiful. It would be a great place to cool off in the summertime! Heading back we managed to walk in a circle which we figured out when we had to crawl over the same tree twice and soon got back onto the trail which took us back to the Hannan Creek crossing! The main trail was very easy to walk - about 500' in elevation changes. Unfortunately, due to our late start and diversions, it was now getting dark. Having our "10 Essentials" with us, we put on headlamps with fresh batteries so we could see the trail, even when it became pitch dark. With the clouds, we had no moonlight, either. Soon it was pitch dark and raining lightly, but we had rain gear and the temp was very mild. Unfortunately, when we reached the "T", we missed our right turn and ended up continuing on the Cherry Creek trail for about 3/4 mile. Suspicious that we weren't on the forest road as expected, I checked my MapMyHike app and saw we were on a dead-end trail, so we doubled back and made the switchback up the trail that led back to the forest road. This was the steepest incline of the day - about 10-12% grade for 1/2 mile. In the rain, in the dark. Finally back on the forest road for the last 1 1/2 miles back to our car at 7PM. We encountered one pair of shiny eyes along the way, which turned out to be a large deer, cautiously watching us from the trees. In spite of our mistakes, wet boots & socks, we enjoyed the hike. Next time we will leave earlier and pay closer attention to the map! read more

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Ha! It was winter and muddy but a beautiful day and a great hike. Bring hiking poles and the tallest hiking boot you have and youll be set for tackling the creeks that cross your path. Will definitely come back for swimming in that beauty of a pond under the waterfall. read more

Fun and easy hiking option for the entire family! Went on a sunny Sunday afternoon and the trail was not overcrowded. Parking is limited and the trail was very muddy in parts. read more

Great easy hike, unfortunately all of the city people coming out and leaving all their trash and dog poop bags are ruining it for avid hikers that care about the sense of community and the environment. Please pass the word. Do not throw trash on the street or the trail! Pick up after yourself, kids and animals. There are trash cans, use them!!! Also park legally or your car will be ticketed or towed at your expense. Enjoy the beautiful walk and watch for wild animals, this is the forest and their home. read more

This hike is worth the walk. Pretty easy going g and a beautiful trail that takes you into another world. The falls look like something out of Walt Disneys Swiss family Robinson! The water is cold but really nice to dip your feet in after the hike. read more

PARKING NOTICE: All visitor vehicles must park off the county road (Mountain View Road). Any cars parked on the road will be reported to the King County Sheriffs Department and could be ticketed and towed. The roadway needs to remain clear for emergency vehicles to pass. Washington DNR (managers of land for the trail) is considering putting in a permanent parking area but that is 2 to 4 years out. read more