This is one of the very few universal access hikes on this CD. The trail is gentle and easy to negotiate, for both the elderly, strollers for the very young, and wheelchair adventurers.

Curly Creek Falls is viewed from above the Lewis River at a viewpoint just a short walk from the parking area. In season this view is spectacular, but in late fall, Curly Creek can dry up, leaving no water in the falls.

From Woodland, WA
From Woodland follow SR 503 and the Lewis River Road for about 48 miles to the community of Cougar, WA. From Cougar, continue east on the Lewis River Road which will turn into Forest Road 90 after you enter the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. In about 18.5 miles you will come to the junction of Forest Road 25. Turn right and remain on FR90 for another 4.1 miles and you will pass the junction to the Curly Creek Road. Continue on FR90 for another mile and you will come to the junction of Forest Road 9039. Make a sharp downhill left turn onto FR9039 and follow it for almost another mile down across the Lewis River and the trailhead parking will be on your left.

From Carson, WA
If however, you plan to approach this hike from the Columbia River Gorge area, then begin at Carson, Washington and head northwest on the Wind River Hwy. In 7.5 miles you will pass through the little community of Stabler, and in another 5.8 miles you will come to the junction of Forest Road 30. Turn right onto FR30 and follow this road for 13.2 miles north along the Wind River and then up a steep incline and onto a plateau where you will come to the junction of the Curly Creek Road. Turn left onto the Curly Creek Road and follow it downhill past an excellent view area for about 5.1 miles until you come to Forest Road 90. Turn right onto FR90 and follow this road for another mile and you will come to the junction of Forest Road 9039. Make a sharp downhill left turn onto FR9039 and follow it for almost another mile down across the Lewis River and the trailhead parking will be on your left.

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