Kalama Falls Trail
Merrill Lake Wildlife Area, Cowlitz County, WA
Out-and-back trail in Merrill Lake Wildlife Area, Cowlitz County, WA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.8 mi (10.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 679 ft (207 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 2,060 ft (628 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Kalama Falls Trail
How long is Kalama Falls Trail?
Kalama Falls Trail is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 679 ft (207 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,060 ft (628 m).
How hard is Kalama Falls Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Kalama Falls Trail?
Parking at the far end. Closest lot to the start: Toutle/Fossil Trailhead.
Are there water and toilets on Kalama Falls Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Kalama Falls Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (98% under trees).
What can you do on Kalama Falls Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Kalama Falls Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Kalama Falls Trail
- Interpretive Trail Loop Merrill Lake Natural Resources Conservation Area · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Fossil Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 7.6 mi (12.2 km)
- Kalama Ski Route Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Hard · 10.5 mi (17 km)
- Toutle Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Expert · 12.7 mi (20.4 km)
- Cinnamon Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Expert · 15.5 mi (24.9 km)
- Goat Marsh Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Blue(Lake) Horse Trail Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument · Hard · 8.3 mi (13.4 km)
- Old 8123 Road Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 7.5 mi (12.1 km)
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