Photo: NPS Photo · Public domainCarter Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier plunge on Paradise Creek.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Paradise Creek
- Coordinates
- 46.76471, -121.76996
About Carter Falls
Carter Falls is a 41-foot plunge in Washington, on Paradise Creek. The water falls in 2 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 Carter Falls 7.4/10 — worth the drive. 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 Carter Falls?
Carter Falls drops about 41 feet across 2 tiers, in Washington.
Where is Carter Falls?
Carter Falls is a waterfall in Washington, at 46.76471, -121.76996.
Is Carter Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.4/10.
Gear for the trip
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Nearby
Madcap Falls
A gradual cascade on Paradise River.
0.1 miles away
Tatoosh Falls
A 5-tier steep tiered cascades on Tatoosh Creek.
0.6 miles away
