On the eastern side of the Olympic Peninsula, the Big Quilcene River has created a gorge that is several miles long and up to 300 feet deep with a few small waterfalls. The first waterfall is the 20 foot Casserly's Cascade. The best way down is a 25 foot rappel to a shelf next to the water. A small tree, left of a memorial plaque, provides an anchor. Further downstream there are two other small waterfalls. The first occurs where a fallen log has dammed the river creating a waterfall about 10 feet high. You can loop a rope around a log on the left to provide a handline for downclimbing. The second occurs at a cascade at a narrow spot in the canyon. Traverse a sloping ledge on the right and jump about eight feet into a deep pool. Eventually, the river turns and begins to head north where the canyon widens with the walls less steep. Recommended to have about 60 feet of rope. This is a one-way route.