Upper Stevens Creek Falls

Upper Stevens Creek Falls is a waterfall in the Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County, Washington. Although virtually ignored, it is said to be one of the greatest waterfalls in the state.

Upper Stevens Creek Falls
LocationMount Rainier National Park, Pierce County, Washington, United States
Coordinates46°47′50″N 121°42′27″W
TypeHorsetail
Total height375 feet (114 m)
Number of drops1
Total width60 feet (18 m)
Run100 feet (30 m)
WatercourseStevens Creek

The falls are fed by Stevens Creek, which is a tributary of the Cowlitz River. The falls drop about 375 feet (114 m) into a narrow, barren canyon in a horsetail form about 60 feet (18 m) wide. Significant off-trail travel, which is prohibited, is required to view this waterfall properly.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. "Upper Stevens Creek Falls". Waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest. Retrieved 2009-03-14.
  2. "Upper Stevens Creek Falls, Washington, United States - World Waterfall Database". www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com. Retrieved 2020-01-03.
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