BEST OF THE NORTHWEST

51 . Diamond Creek Falls    

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Diamond Creek harbors a pair of large waterfalls, and fortunately at least one is easily accessed. Here, Diamond Creek runs across a steep cliff where the creek widens to a good 75 feet as it veils 120 feet down jagged, grooved basalt formations. Bec... (Full description)

52 . Whinnimic Falls    

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John Muir once wrote "Even the blind must enjoy these woods". Even though this quote doesn't necessarily apply to this particular location, Whinnimic Falls and the basin it occurs in is one of those places that even a blind man would find unimaginabl... (Full description)

53 . Wahclella Falls    

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While seemingly anti-climatic when compared to other local monsters such as Multnomah, Wahkeena or Tunnel Falls, Wahclella Falls exhibits a great level of beauty, and is by far one of the most powerful waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. The fall... (Full description)

54 . Elowah Falls    

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Elowah Falls is one of the hidden gems in the Columbia River Gorge. The falls flow year round, but are best in the late winter and spring, like many others in the area. The cliffs on either side of the falls are flanked with the colorful yellow-green... (Full description)

55 . Upper Berdeen Falls    

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Bacon Creek formally begins its journey to the Skagit River by cascading immediately from the outlet of idyllic Berdeen Lake in the form of a rather scenic 282-foot tall waterfall set in a slot canyon-style recess in the bedrock. The falls are made ... (Full description)

56 . Narada Falls    

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Perhaps the most popular waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park, Narada Falls has an ever-present following of visitors. Veiling over a wall of basalt, the Paradise River slides and plunges 17 feet into a small pool then spreads out and veils 159 f... (Full description)

57 . Metlako Falls    

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Metlako Falls is the final major waterfall along Eagle Creek. The falls drop out of narrow, calm pool, and thunder into an impressive gorge. Because the falls are somewhat distant from the developed viewpoints, it isn't easy to get a good feeling of ... (Full description)

58 . Kanim Falls    

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Kanim Falls is the major waterfall of the North Fork Snoqualmie River, occuring as the river plunges out of its source lake and hurtles about 280 feet into a huge talus field. This is one of the more impressive waterfalls in the western Alpine Lakes... (Full description)

59 . Howlaak Falls    

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While it's possible there may be smaller falls between the mouth of Park Creek and this waterfall, this is the first major waterfall along Park Creek - and the only one marked on the topo maps. Here, the creek zigzags through a scenic canyon before s... (Full description)

60 . White River Falls    

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White River Falls seems oddly out of place in the gently undulating foothills on the east side of the Cascades near the town of Maupin. The White River originates on Mount Hood some 40 miles upstream, gathering lots of smaller tributaries as it roll... (Full description)

61 . Mill Creek Falls    

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Mill Creek Falls is the centerpiece behind the Mill Creek Falls Scenic Area developed by Boise Cascade just outside of the small town of Prospect. The falls hurtle 173 feet into the Rogue River Gorge in an explosive manor, luring eagerly approaching... (Full description)

62 . Lower Linton Falls    

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Linton Falls is one of the few large waterfalls in Oregon that has remained widely undocumented, the reasons for which are a little puzzling. Linton Lake, which the falls drain into, is a popular destination along the McKenzie Pass corridor, and part... (Full description)

63 . Mackintosh Falls    

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Mackintosh Falls is a large, powerful, deliciously complex waterfall located where Elliot Creek drops over the headwall immediately below the outlet of Goat Lake within the Henry M Jackson Wilderness Area. Elliot Creek flows no more than 100 feet fr... (Full description)

64 . Willamette Falls    

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Willamette Falls is the largest waterfall in the Northwest, dropping 42 feet in a horseshoe with a crest length of approximately 1700 feet. Due to the industrialization of Oregon City, the falls have lost most of its natural appeal. The land on both... (Full description)

65 . Toketee Falls    

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Toketee Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon, renowned far and wide for the graceful columnar basalt formation framing the two-stepped falls. The North Umpqua River has carved a sinuous gorge out of the lava flow, resulting in... (Full description)

66 . Horsetail Falls    

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This is one of 3 favorite falls of mine along the Columbia River Gorge. After seeing this one once, it will stick in your mind forever. It is pretty much the epitome of the Horsetail form. There are views from 180 degrees around the falls, and some g... (Full description)

67 . Lower Twin Falls    

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While Twin Falls steals all the attention and glamor thanks to its easy access and the fact that it plunges directly into ironically named Twin Falls Lake, Lower Twin Falls is far and away the better waterfall. As it exits Twin Falls Lake Wilson Cre... (Full description)

68 . Blum Basin Falls    

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The North Cascades have so many of these sort of glacially-fed, thousand foot plus waterfalls that I've developed a rather modest "ho-hum"� complex about them, especially when I'm only afforded taunting distant glimpses of the entire water... (Full description)

69 . Lava Canyon Falls    

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The Muddy River harbors several waterfalls as it cascades off the slopes of Mount St. Helens, but until the May 18, 1980 eruption most were very difficult, if not impossible to access. The eruption melted the Shoestring Glacier and sent a massive lah... (Full description)

70 . South Falls    

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South Falls is the highlight of Silver Falls State Park, and due to its proximity to the city of Salem, is likely one of the most popular waterfalls in Oregon outside of the Columbia River Gorge. The falls are produced where South Silver Creek plung... (Full description)

71 . Kautz Creek Falls    

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Kautz Creek Falls is a relatively new waterfall, formed as a result of the retreat of the Kautz Glacier in the last 50 years. The falls plunge down a series of steps in the headwall below the current terminus of the Kautz Glacier ranging from 50 to ... (Full description)

72 . Great Falls    

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Great Falls is one of a handful of waterfalls which was documented by a 1906 expedition (perhaps The Mountaineers) into the Goat Rocks. I have been aware of this waterfall for several years, but had no idea to the specifics of its location. I had as... (Full description)

73 . Rainy Lake Falls    

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Rainy Lake is one of the most popular destinations along the North Cascades Highway due to its easy access. But you don't only get an exceptionally scenic alpine lake, you get to see one of the better waterfalls in the North Cascades at the same tim... (Full description)

74 . Wilson Glacier Falls    

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The Wilson Glacier is one of the smaller chunks of ice on Mount Rainier and like the Success is to the Kautz Glacier, is sort of a parasitic glacier of the Nisqually. Its largely connected to the Nisqually Glacier, but the lowest point of the Wilson... (Full description)

75 . McClellan Falls    

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McClellan Falls is the major waterfall of Curly Creek, occurring where its stream intersects a major cliff band that runs north-south along the east side of the Lewis River Canyon, forming a powerful 143-foot tall plunging waterfall. Part of the str... (Full description)