There’s a lot to love about Washington, but our summers are especially fantastic. And since nothing beats spending time in nature, especially after months of staying home, we thought we’d highlight one of our favorite swimming spots. Rocky Brook Falls is located near Brinnon on the Hood Canal, and it’s spectacular.

Rocky Brook Falls sits at the end of a very short trail. In fact, the trail is more like a nature walk than a hike.
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Just take Highway 101 north of Brinnon and turn left on Dosewallips Road. From there, drive west for three miles and cross the Rocky Brook Bridge. You'll see signs for the trail.
The walk is only about 0.3 miles long, and every step is stunning.
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Even though this isn't a true hike, walking in nature will feel nice and refreshing.
The path leads you past a moving creek to Rocky Brook Falls, a lesser known waterfall in the area.
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The waterfall is part of a large hydroelectric plant in the area.
Rocky Brook Falls is classified as a horsetail form, which means water falling from it maintains some contact with the rocks.
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The waterfall's flow isn't consistent, though it's usually more than just a trickle.
At the base of this beautiful waterfall is where you'll find the pool that's perfect for swimming on a hot summer day.
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The water is cold, but not too cold to be enjoyable.
While the Hood Canal isn't easily accessible to many Washingtonians, the locals love this place, so you can expect to see others enjoying the swimming spot as well.
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If you'd rather not share the space, going on a weekday morning is your best bet.
When you've enjoyed a nice swim, stick around and enjoy a picnic lunch at Rocky Brook Falls.
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This is the kind of place that isn't easy to leave.

Have you ever visited Rocky Brook Falls? Tell us all about it in the comments!

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