About Dead Fall Trailhead
Provides access to: Deadfall Trail #849 an alternative route to Mt. Zion via the east side.
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Dead Fall Trailhead
Quilcene, Washington · Clallam County · Facility
Provides access to: Deadfall Trail #849 an alternative route to Mt. Zion via the east side.
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47.89273, -122.98661
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Weather at Dead Fall Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
51°/41°
💧 5%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:59 AM ↓ 4:50 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
54°/41°
💧 11%🌬 9mph
↑ 7:01 AM ↓ 4:48 PM
Thu
Overcast
48°/37°
💧 9%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:03 AM ↓ 4:47 PM
Fri
Drizzle
48°/39°
💧 43%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:04 AM ↓ 4:45 PM
Sat
Light Rain
55°/41°
💧 36%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:06 AM ↓ 4:44 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Directions: From Quilcene, WA travel north on US Highway 101 for about 1.5 miles and take the Lords Lake Loop Road west. At the lake turn left onto Forest Service Road #28. Continue on Forest Road #28 approximately 4 miles to the intersection with the 060 spur road. Take the 060 spur right and look for the trailhead parking immediately.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Dead Fall Trailhead
Heading to Dead Fall Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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