Newcombe Falls

1.10 km
48m gain
1.00 hours
Level 1.0/5
1.0/5
Difficulty
Very Easy
1.10
Distance
kilometres
48
Elevation Gain
metres
1.00
Est. Time
hours

About This Trail

Newcombe Falls is a small to medium forest waterfall set in a quiet, wooded creek valley. The trail typically follows a narrow forest path along or near a creek, leading to a shaded waterfall viewpoint surrounded by mossy rock, cedar/hemlock forest, and damp canyon terrain.

Leave No Trace

Please follow Leave No Trace principles: pack out all waste, stay on designated trails, respect wildlife, and be considerate of other visitors.

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Getting There

Directions

Because “Newcombe Falls” can refer to different informal local access points, most routes generally follow this pattern:

Typical access approach:

  1. Drive along the nearest main highway or forest service road in the area.
  2. Look for a small pullout or gravel parking area near a bridge or creek crossing.
  3. Trail begins from a clearly worn footpath into the forest, often just past:
  • A creek culvert
  • A utility clearing
  • Or a faint “user trail” entrance

📍 Navigation tip:

  • Use offline maps (AllTrails / Gaia / Google offline) and search “Newcombe Falls” pin.
  • Reception is often weak near the trailhead.


Parking

Parking is usually informal and limited:

  • Small gravel pullouts (3–10 cars typical)
  • Roadside parking near trail entrance
  • No designated parking lot in many cases
  • No fees, but also no services

⚠️ Important parking notes:

  • Do NOT block gates or logging roads
  • Avoid parking on soft shoulders (risk of getting stuck)
  • Leave space for emergency and logging vehicles


Safety & Preparation

Newcombe Falls-type trails are usually undeveloped natural routes, so conditions can change quickly.

🧗 Trail hazards:

  • Slippery rocks near the falls
  • Loose roots and muddy slopes
  • Unmarked forks in the trail
  • Sudden drop-offs near creek edges

🌧️ Water & weather risks:

  • High water levels after heavy rain can make crossings dangerous
  • Strong currents near the base of the falls
  • Foggy/misty conditions reducing visibility

🐻 Wildlife:

  • Bear and cougar habitat (carry bear awareness)
  • Make noise on forest sections

🧭 Navigation risk:

  • No official signage in many sections
  • Easy to lose trail in dense forest


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