Madison Creek Falls, Waterfall in Olympic National Park, Washington

Madison Creek Falls is a waterfall in Olympic National Park, west of Port Angeles near the Elwha River. It drops about 50 feet in a light flow with a horsetail shape. A second, higher fall sits above it but cannot be reached.

The falls lie within Olympic National Park near the Elwha River, west of Port Angeles. The Elwha dams were removed in 2014, but the sources do not link that project to Madison Creek Falls. The paved trail to the falls is under 100 meters and wheelchair accessible.

The Klallam people depended on salmon from the Elwha River system and its tributaries like Madison Creek as a vital food source. Visitors walking through this area experience the same landscape that sustained these communities for generations.

A short paved path of about 200 feet connects the parking area to the waterfall viewing platform and accommodates wheelchairs and strollers. The route is straightforward to navigate and mostly level, making it easy for visitors of different abilities to reach the site.

The waterfall maintains a remarkably steady flow year-round, remaining relatively constant whether conditions are wet or dry. This consistency comes from the geology of the valley, which functions like a large natural spring.