Timonium Falls

From Randle, turn south on SR 131, which is signed for Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Trout Lake, then bear left onto Forest Road 23, following signs pointing to Trout Lake. Continue east on Road 23 for another 11-1/2 miles, then turn left onto Forest Road 22. Continue on Road 22 for 6 miles to the end of the pavement at a junction, then keep straight for another 2-1/2 miles to, then bear right (straight ahead) onto Road 2208 immediately before crossing over the North Fork. Continue on Road 2208 for one mile further to the roadside waterfall.Timonium Falls is the largest and most significant of the numerous roadside waterfalls found in the North Fork Cispus River drainage. The unnamed stream which produces the falls crashes 123 feet over a broad cliff, nearly crashing directly onto the road below, sending a soaking deluge of mist across the road during the spring and early summer months. Because of how close to the road the waterfall is positioned, there is a substantial degree of foreshortening taking place, which makes the falls appear considerably smaller than in actuality. The stream along which the falls occur is dotted with numerous waterfalls, some of which can be seen from Road 22 on the opposite side of the valley. None of the upper series of falls can be easily accessed without substantial bushwhacking, and they are separated enough from this waterfall that they should be considered completely separate waterfalls on their own rights. The drainage basin for this stream covers an area of about one-half of a square mile, and reaches elevations as high as 5400 feet. Despite the small size, the higher elevation will receive significant winter snow pack and will ensure a consistent release of water through the spring and early summer months. By August however the falls will likely be reduced to a trickle, and its not likely out of the question for the stream to dry out entirely by the end of September during drought years.