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Whitewater Falls
   Skamania County, Washington

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This is a small but powerful 14 foot waterfall on the Cispus River just downstream of the Adams Fork campground. The falls are not visible from the road and aren't well known outside the kayaking community as a result. Those wishing to paddle the river will likely be more interested with this waterfall than anyone else, there are better waterfalls for waterfall people nearby.

HISTORY AND NAMING INFORMATION

  • Whitewater Falls is the name of this waterfall.

This waterfall is not known to have been named, but considering Gail Falls, a mile or so upstream, was named at one point, I'd be surprised if this waterfall didn't recieve similar attention. For the time being, I've named it for its tumultuous character and the fact that its the first waterfall that kayakers encounter along this section of the Cispus.

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS

easy access

Whitewater Falls is located near Adams Fork Campground along FR 21. Approximately 9 1/2 miles south of the junction of FR 28 and 23 the road splits, FR 21 veering left and uphill. Follow Road 21 for 4 1/2 miles to Road 5601, signed for the Adams Fork Campground. Follow Road 5601 for 1/4 mile and park on the far side of the bridge over the Cispus River. Find the trail leading downstream to the river. The last 200 feet to the falls is along the rivers bank and across the rocks adjacent to the falls. Be careful on the bare rock, a fall into the river would most likely end up with a drowning.

Latitude

46.33543 N

Longitude

-121.64687 W

Elevation

2497 feet

USGS Quadrangle

East Canyon Ridge 7 1/2"

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OTHER NEARBY WATERFALLS

Name

Distance

Gail Falls

1.787 miles

Behemoth Falls

3.052 miles

East Canyon Creek Falls

4.535 miles

Twin Creek Falls

7.424 miles

Pimlico Falls

7.619 miles

 

 

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Magnitude

30.74

IWC

3.15  (Class 4)

RATING

47.28 %

 

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PHYSICAL MAKEUP

Height

14 feet

Tallest Drop

14 feet

Num. Drops

1

AVG. Width

10 feet

Pitch

77 degrees

Run

15 feet

Primary Form

Plunging Punchbowl

 

Watershed

Lewis River

Stream

Cispus River

AVG. Volume

600.0 cfs

Source

Glacier

Seasonality

Best Flows

Year Round

 
 

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UPDATE HISTORY

Jul 29, 2011

Added a picture(s) of this waterfall

 
 
 
 
 

 

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