Yacolt Falls at Moulton Falls Park

Moulton Falls Park is located near Yacolt, Washington. The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad has a station at Moulton Falls Park where the excursion train stops.

BYCX Excursion Train approaching Moulton Falls Station

The train stops here for about 20 minutes, to give the passengers an opportunity to take the short walk into Moulton Falls Park to Yacolt Falls to appreciate the view.

Sign at Moulton Falls Station

A sign here tells a brief history of the railroad, reading as follows:

Chelatchie Prairie RailRoad     BYCX

The line now used by the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad was first under construction in 1888. It was built to access the timber and other natural resources in the area. The railway has changes hands several times since its completion and was in use until 1993 when it was heavily damaged in a flood. The Battle Ground, Yacolt Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Association has been improving the rail back into working condition since 1999. Moulton Falls has for some time been an area of interest and recreation and is part of the Bells Mountain trail system.

Crossett Western 2-8-2T #10 at Moulton Falls on May 27, 2007

There is a passing siding at the Moulton Falls station, and some of the equipment the volunteers use to maintain the track is stored here when not in use. 

BYCX Excursion Train at Moulton Falls Station on May 27, 2007

Below are a number of pictures of Yacolt Falls on Big Tree Creek, which is only a short walk from the tracks. This is only one of the waterfalls in Moulton Falls Park, but it is the only one that can be reached during the time the train is stopped at the Moulton Falls station. The amount of water here can vary greatly depending on the time of year. These pictures were taken at the end of May. The logs strewn across the rocks were deposited here by the high water the previous November. At times, the water level can reach to the bottom of the footbridge.