The trailhead to Ludlow Falls starts 1.3 miles west of the Port Ludlow Resort on Puget Sound.
The short loop trail (0.5 miles) traverses a tract of stunning forest, leading to the 30-foot Ludlow Falls. There's plenty of interpretive signs along the way, explaining the history, geology, flora and fauna of this beautiful spot.
On-leash dogs are permitted on the Ludlow Falls trail.
Start at the small parking lot with the "Welcome to the Interpretive Trail" sign.
5 things to do at Ludlow Falls
1. Start at the temporary entrance to Ludlow Falls.
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2. Take your dog for an on-leash walk along the interpretive trail at Ludlow Falls.
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3. Stand on the edge of Ludlow Creek.
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4. Take the stairs up the hill, with 98-feet of elevation gain.
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5. Walk back down to the Ludlow Falls Overlook, to see the 30-foot falls.
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6. Identify the different salmon upstream and downstream of Ludlow Falls.
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7. Cross the bridge.
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8. Learn about the geology of Ludlow Creek.
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9. Learn about the Ludlow Creek flood of 1996.
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10. Identify the different types of ferns at Ludlow Falls, including sword and licorice ferns.
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