MAD DOG FALLS
   Skamania County, Washington

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This small waterfall of Stebbins Creek is rather unremarkable. It's under 15 feet tall, which is my general limit for qualification for my waterfall database, and it's more or less in the middle of nowhere. However, being that it's within site of a road used to access other major falls, and with it's cool name, I decided to include it here (this is a carryover entry from the old website and may be removed in the future due to its un-noteworthy stature). Stebbins Creek was just recently discovered to be a local classic for kayakers, the falls I believe were named by the first descenders. Though the falls can be pretty with the right conditions, it's rather unimpressive, and not worth much attention unless you're really into waterfalls, such as I am. The falls have also been known as Stebbins Creek Falls.

HISTORY AND NAMING INFORMATION

• MAD DOG FALLS is the Adopted name of this waterfall.
• Known Alternate Names: Stebbins Creek Falls

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS

The falls are located along the Washougal River, about 20 miles NE of Washougal. There are two ways to reach the falls. For those of you coming from the east along SR 14, watch for Salmon Falls Road, which branches off of SR 14 about 10 miles west of the Bridge of the Gods or 3 miles east of the Cape Horn viewpoint. Drive 3 miles along Salmon Falls road to the bridge across the Washougal River, where Salmon Falls can be seen just upstream. Turn right at the intersection immediately beyond and continue for another 5 miles to the second bridge over the Washougal River where Dougan Falls can be seen to the right. Coming from the west, the easiest way to reach the falls is as follows. In Washougal, approximately 9 miles east of Interstate 205, turn north onto SR 140. After about 10 miles, 140 becomes the Washougal River road. Continue for approximately 7 miles (passing Salmon Falls Road after about 2 miles) to the Dougan Falls bridge. From Dougan Falls, turn right on the gravel extension of the Washougal River Road (a sign points towards Stevenson), and follow for another 2.4 miles to the bridge over Stebbins Creek (1/2 mile past the Reeder Falls bridge). The falls are located almost directly below the bridge on the upstream side.

MAD DOG FALLS is shown in the center. The 10 closest waterfalls are shown as transparent icons. Click any icon or see the list below for more information.

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