Do go Chasing Waterfalls

Although there’s nothing quite like chasing waterfalls after a good rainfall in the spring, summertime offers a nice time to hike and partake in the cool pools they feed.

Hamma Hamma River has three specimens of watery joy easily seen from the road, but the crowning glory is simply known as Hamma Hamma Falls.

In the Spring and Fall when the water is racing down its two-tiered falls, which drop a stunning twenty and fifty feet at a 90-degree angle, daredevil river paddling enthusiasts cart their kayaks to the top and ride the Falls down.

Located within the Mount Skokomish Wilderness, the Falls are fed by Mount Washington, Mount Skokomish, and Mount Cruiser watersheds. As there are no glacier ice packs feeding these Falls, water level fluctuations are noticeable as the drier summer months progress.

Hamma Hamma Falls

© George Stenberg Photography

Getting Here:

To reach the Falls, turn West off of Highway 101 (between Brinnon and Hoodsport) on to Hamma Hamma Road (also known as Forest Road 25), travel for 6.4 miles until you pass Hamma Hamma Campground and the Cabin Creek road and you come to a “T” junction. Here turn right and follow signs to Lena Creek for around seven miles (still continuing on FR 25) until the road crosses the Hamma

Hamma River via a concrete bridge, below this you will find a breathtaking top view of the falls. The access trail is located just off of the pullout before the concrete bridge. Take care along the steep, narrow access trail as the damp conditions from the falls can make the trail treacherous.

On your return stop in at the Hama Hama (note the difference of just one "m" each -- this is a highly debated topic) Oyster Saloon located on Hwy 101 and partake in the local seafood. Visit hamahama.com for details and to make your table reservations for a unique dining experience.

Olympic Waterfall Trail

Can't get enough waterfall time? Check out the waterfall trail.og site for a list of 25 waterfalls in the area curated by guidebook author, Craig Romano. Craig used his vast experience to select the best for viewing, uniqueness, and even a few that are "off the beaten path" for a little healthy social distancing.