Easy 0.2-mile roadside walk with full accessibility; dog-friendly; beware of road closure beyond parking area affecting Olympic Hot Springs access.
No separate activity fee; Olympic National Park entrance fee may apply
Open year-round. As of Aug 2026, Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to vehicles just beyond the Madison Falls parking area due to a washout, but the trailhead itself remains accessible; the road stays open to pedestrians, bicyclists, and leashed pets.
Madison Falls is an accessible 60-foot waterfall near Port Angeles, managed by Olympic National Park. The short 0.2-mile walk from the parking area is fully ADA accessible, making it an excellent choice for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility limitations. Leashed dogs are permitted.
As of August 2026, Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to vehicles beyond the Madison Falls parking area due to a washout. However, the road remains open to pedestrians, bicyclists, and leashed pets, so foot traffic can continue further along the road if desired. An Olympic National Park entrance fee may apply depending on your pass type and entry point.
Open year-round. As of August 2026, Olympic Hot Springs Road is closed to vehicles just beyond the Madison Falls parking area, but pedestrians, bicyclists, and leashed pets can walk the open road.
15-30 minutes
Fully ADA accessible to the viewpoint.
No separate activity fee; Olympic National Park entrance fee may apply
It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
We track 4 waterfalls in Olympic Peninsula, 1 of which are roadside like this one.
There are 2 other waterfalls we track in Clallam County. All Olympic Peninsula waterfalls →
nps.gov
NPS Olympic National Park official page plus park conditions/alerts page, checked Aug 2026
Checked August 2026.