Photo: Lee Pickett · Public domainBear Creek Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 3-tier plunge on North Fork Skykomish River.
The details
- Tiers
- 3 drops
- Type
- Tiered Plunge
- Watercourse
- North Fork Skykomish River
- Coordinates
- 47.89241, -121.38141
About Bear Creek Falls
Bear Creek Falls is a 8-foot tiered plunge in Washington, on North Fork Skykomish River. The water falls in 3 distinct tiers.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Bear Creek Falls 5.8/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Bear Creek Falls?
Bear Creek Falls drops about 8 feet across 3 tiers, in Washington.
Where is Bear Creek Falls?
Bear Creek Falls is a waterfall in Washington, at 47.89241, -121.38141.
Is Bear Creek Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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