Christine Falls: Benjamin Black (Quirke Mysteries, 1)

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From the trailhead, you’ll start climbing immediately. You’ll enter the forest, and a quarter of a mile later, you’ll reach a sturdy wooden footbridge that crosses over Van Trump Creek just above Christine Falls. Christine Falls is a waterfall on Van Trump Creek in Pierce County, Washington. The falls are 69 feet (21m) feet high and are best known for the Christine Falls Bridge spanning the lower drop. The upper drop is 32 feet (9.8m) high and is almost impossible to film in tandem with the oft-photographed 37-foot (11m) lower tier. The lower tier is probably one of the most commonly photographed locations in the Mount Rainier area. [1]

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The parking area for this hike will fill up on a nice day, so we recommend arriving prior to 9am if possible to have the best chance of getting a spot. Visit in the winter and spring, and you’ll be treated to getting to experience this incredible rainforest feeling. Normally, we break this section up into smaller, more digestible chunks, but given that the trail is just under four miles long, we’re going to do it all in one big section. We're here to teach you more about hiking, let you in on our personal favorite hikes, and give you all of the tips to get you on the trail.

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We spent the past two years traveling, which included 18 national parks here in the United States, and an extended trip to Europe. A dark, ambitious crime novel . . . It's going to make more than a few readers flip the book over to look at the author photo to make sure Banville's really pulling the strings.” — Newsday Only a 2-mile hike, even inexperienced hikers can easily take in tiered plunges from a stone bridge, and watch the spectacle of Christine Falls’ 69-foot drop. Victor Falls Some are within just 30 minutes, while others are a bit further drive, but each is special and worthwhile in its own way.

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A: It’s approximately a 2-mile walk from Christine Falls to Comet Falls, typically will take about an hour one-way, 4-miles or approx. 2 hours round trip. Q: What’s the nearest lodging to Christine Falls?This Pacific Northwest travel blog is dedicated to exploring the best of the region, with a special emphasis on Washington’s small towns, national parks, and many incredible weekend getaways. Search for: Recent Posts This waterfall is found in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Washington, so you just know that it is going to be great! We have 9 read-alikes for Christine Falls, but non-members are limited to two results. To see the complete list of this book's read-alikes, you need to be a member. Starting at the trailhead for Lake Serene, you’ll head out on a relatively uphill trail for about 1.5 miles before you reach a break in the trail.

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The climb from Comet Falls up to Van Trump Park is only an extra mile one-way (two miles round trip), but that mile is BRUTAL. You’ll need to climb 1,000 feet over the course of that mile to get up into the alpine meadows of Van Trump Park. Make sure you have plenty of food, water, and sun protection. While you’re in Olympic National Park visiting Sol Duc Falls, be sure to add Marymere Falls to your list as well! This huge, three-tiered waterfall is found in Gifford Pinchot National Forest and is the best waterfall that I’ve ever seen.