Moulton Falls and Mount Bell Loop

Moulton Falls is a scenic, wide waterfall on the East Fork Lewis River, and this trail allows you to appreciate both the falls and the picturesque landscape that surrounds it. You’ll make your return a loop by swinging underneath Mount Bell.

The trail is easy, mostly flat, and suitable for all ages. It’s shared by walkers, runners, and bikers, for the first half, so you’ll want to share the pathway. Begin from the parking lot on NE Lucia Road. There is also an overflow parking lot if the first one is full. Moulton Falls is right by where you’ll park, so take a moment to enjoy it before setting off. You’ll turn to your left and hike along NE Lucia Falls Road.

Near the restrooms, there’s a spur trail to your right that takes you down to a river viewpoint. Continue around the right curve and then cross the river on the beautiful two-storey arch bridge.

Go straight through a junction and then hike along the cliffside with the river on your right. Continue this way alongside the river. Where the trail splits, hang a left onto Bell Mountain Trail. Traverse across the base of the mountain to Lucia, where you’ll get back onto the East Fork of the Lewis River Trail for your return trip.