Merriman Falls
Washington · 131-foot drop · Olympic National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Merriman Falls is a waterfall in Washington. It drops roughly 131 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriman Falls (this page) | — | 131 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Cascade Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Maidenhair Falls | 11 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Wynoochee Falls | 12 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Spoon Creek Falls | 14 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Service Falls | 19 mi | — | — | N | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Merriman Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Merriman Falls?
Merriman Falls is 131 feet (40 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Merriman Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Merriman Falls is inside Olympic National Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Merriman Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Olympic National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Merriman Falls?
No entrance fee. Olympic National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Merriman Falls from a major city?
Merriman Falls is 7 miles from Amanda Park (about 10 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
47.5005, -123.7846
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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