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Washington Waterfall Hikes You Have To Try!

The PNW is incredibly beautiful. We often pinch ourselves that we get to live in such a nature-packed, magnificent state. That’s why our team at Theory can’t wait for the weather to warm up this spring and summer, so we can get out in nature and explore! Waterfalls are one of the staples you get to experience while hiking in Washington. The high annual precipitation paired with the volcanic mountains are two major factors that contribute to the abundance of them. So, in honor of one of our favorite features in Washington, here are a few of our favorite waterfall hikes! All of them are also easy and enjoyable for the whole family.

Olympic Peninsula

SOL DUC FALLS

Rigor: Easy!
Length: 1.6 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 200 feet
Elevation: 2,000 feet

Depending on water volume, Sol Duc Falls splits into as many as four channels as it cascades 48 feet into a narrow, rocky canyon. There are various viewpoints of this Washington waterfall on the hike, both upstream and down—as well as on the bridge that crosses the river.

Washington Waterfall Hikes You Have To Try!

*A National Park Pass is required for this hike.

South Cascades

LOWER FALLS CREEK

Rigor: Easy!
Length: 3.4 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 600 feet
Elevation: 1,500 feet

You’ll hike through a young forest and cross Falls Creek before arriving at a cable suspension bridge spanning a rocky gorge. This provides stunning waterfall views. Then, less than a mile further, you’ll arrive at the waterfall. Be aware the creek crossing portion of this waterfall hike can be tricky during early season melts in Washington.

lower falls creek

*A Northwest Forest Pass is required for this hike.

 

Central Cascades

BRIDAL VEIL FALLS

Rigor: Easy!
Length: 4 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 1,000 feet
Elevation: 1,600 feet

A beautiful waterfall flows out of Lake Serene and cascades below the east wall of Mount Index. On this hike, you’ll climb flights of steps paralleling the falls and get to stand directly beside the 100-foot rock face. However, keep in mind this waterfall hike is very popular on summer weekends in Washington!

Washington Waterfall Hikes You Have To Try!

*A Northwest Forest Pass is required for this hike.

 

Mount Rainier

SILVER FALLS LOOP

Rigor: Easy!
Length: 3 miles, roundtrip
Gain: 600 feet
Elevation: 2,300 feet

This is a short and sweet waterfall hike in the southeast corner of Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park. You’ll hike through deep forest, climb gradually to an overlook of the Ohanapecosh River, and then switchback down to a bridge over the river, which offers impressive perspective on the waterfall and the river beneath you.

*A National Park Pass is required for this hike.

 

Eastern WA

PALOUSE FALLS

Rigor: Easy!
Length: 1 mile, roundtrip
Elevation: 803 feet

Do not miss Washington State’s official waterfall (does that make it Washington’s official waterfall hike too?). From the parking area, there is a nice overlook of the falls, so you do not necessarily need to hike anywhere. However, if you want to stretch your legs, there is a graveled path that winds for one-third of a mile around and through grassland and back to the parking area.

Washington Waterfall Hikes You Have To Try!

*A Discover Pass is required for this hike.

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Last week Duke Paulson from the Tacoma Rescue Miss Last week Duke Paulson from the Tacoma Rescue Mission was kind enough to stop by our all team meeting at Edison Square to film an episode of Theory's Burning Questions live in front of our team! We had some fun personal questions for Duke, and of course talked about the amazing work he and the TRM are doing. It was a blast listening to him talk and share his thoughts, this was a good one! Thanks for stopping by Duke 🔥
Meet Nicole Gaddy, a Tacoma local & Agent here at Meet Nicole Gaddy, a Tacoma local & Agent here at Theory! Nicole was born & raised in Tacoma, and was inspired to get into real estate at a young age following her dad (an electrician) around to job sites. She's now ready to make her mark on the industry here & is inspired by all the growth & opportunity Tacoma has 🤩Fun fact about Nicole: she loves to bake! So if you close on a home with her, you may just end up with something yummy to snack on too 😋😎If you'd like to get in touch with Nicole, you can reach her at Nicole@theoryRE.com!
Happy Birthday to Madison Magruder, an amazing age Happy Birthday to Madison Magruder, an amazing agent who has been involved with Theory for a long time! She's worked for us in the past doing everything from social media, to eventually being a core part of the financial team, and then also getting her RE license. Even though she no longer works with us in full time capacity, we're very lucky she still chooses to hang her license at Theory! She's been hugely important to this company over the years, and we appreciate her deeply. You rock Mad Dog, have an amazing day celebrating 🥳 🙌
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👣 1,864
🛏 3 Beds
🛁 2 Baths
💰 $559,000Perfectly located in the heart of South Olympia, close to Olympia High School, Safeway, Starbucks, Humble Cow Ice Cream, and Briggs Tap House! The layout allows you to spread out and enjoy your privacy, or snuggle together in front of the new gas fireplace! The master bedroom has a private bath and walk-in closet! Enjoy the large private yard with access right off the kitchen, just in time for summer barbecues, or stay inside and enjoy the central air conditioning! This home has been lovingly maintained and updated through the years and is ready for you to move right in!!If you're interested in this home, contact Diane at 253-534-5373!
FANTASTIC Starter Home: this charming property in FANTASTIC Starter Home: this charming property in East Tacoma is move-in ready 🌳 ☀️📍 3847 E G St, Tacoma
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🛏 2 Beds
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An absolutely huge congratulations are in order to An absolutely huge congratulations are in order to Jamie Mc Donnell, who was voted 2022's Best Real Estate Agent of the South Sound!If you follow us, you've likely seen Jamie's name mentioned numerous times. It's no secret she's a rockstar agent! But the real reason Jamie is a such a phenomenal agent is because of WHY she does it. She truly, genuinely does it because she LOVES it.Jamie has a PHD, she spent many years working in law enforcement & has retirement. But after all that, she ended up in real estate simply because she wanted the freedom to work on her own terms doing something that brings her legitimate joy: helping people buy & sell their homes!And this joy & passion is where her hard work & success comes from. It's why she puts in the long hours grinding for her clients, going above & beyond & out of her way every single day to serve them, getting results they didn't think could be possible. It's why she is constantly finding new ways to provide value, regularly making sacrifices to help people she cares about. And she really does CARE about every single one of her clients, who become her friends. It's why the community she's built around her during her time as an agent supports her so much, and it's why she won this award!We are deeply grateful to have Jamie on our team. What she brings to Theory cannot be measured or succinctly described. Thank you to everyone that voted for her and made this happen! Believe us when we tell you even though she's already accomplished so much, she's still just getting started 😎
This gorgeously updated & BIG University Place hom This gorgeously updated & BIG University Place home on a 1/4 acre lot is an absolute STUNNER 🤩🏡 Open Houses Fri 5/20 5PM-7PM & Sun 5/22 12PM-2PM
📍 6512 46th St Ct W, University Place
👣 2,472
🛏 4 Beds
🛁 2.5 Baths
💰 $775,000🛠 Upgrades include brand new flooring, new quartz counters, new windows, freshly painted inside and out, tankless on demand gas water heater, new gas stove, AC & brand-new gas furnace with smart controls, & new pex plumbing
🍎 Beautiful big kitchen has great cabinet space, a stove island with bar seating, lots of windows & light, and opens up to the living area with a tasteful archway
🛋 Charming living room features a stone fireplace area & leads out to the backyard
🛏 4 bedrooms including the large primary suite with an en-suite bath that features a absolutely stunning shower
🌳 Backyard features gorgeous foliage & lots of grass, a big deck with string lights, and a detached shed that's also remodeled and perfect for a variety of uses
🚗 Large driveway and a 2-Car garage
🛍 Less than 5 minutes from all the shopping UP has to offerIf you're interested in this home, contact Jessica at 253-442-3235!

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