Northwest Waterfall Survey
- Big Tree Creek Falls (waterfallsnorthwest.com)
Big Tree Creek possesses two significant waterfalls as it cascades towards Yacolt and the East Fork Lewis River, this is the most easily accessed. Here, the creek veils over a 58 foot ledge - partly dropping straight down while most of the water funnels down a chute and explodes outward half way down the cliff. When the creek runs lower in the summer, the falls take on a much less impressive appearance. This waterfall is not located on Weyerhaeuser property despite what signs along the road may indicate, but instead is located on private property owned by a local resident. The state of current public access is not entirely clear, but it is suspected to not be accessible to the public at this point. Please respect any No Trespassing or Posted signs are encountered, and do not attempt to visit the falls if they are present. If access is allowed, please be cognizant of any parking restrictions and do not block the gate along the road.