Photo: Jonathan Miske from United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Deception Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 3-tier steep cascade on Deception Creek.
The details
- Tiers
- 3 drops
- Type
- Steep Cascade
- Watercourse
- Deception Creek
- Coordinates
- 47.71441, -121.19439
About Deception Falls
Deception Falls is a 20-foot steep cascade in Washington, on Deception Creek. 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 Deception Falls 6.7/10 — 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 Deception Falls?
Deception Falls drops about 20 feet across 3 tiers, in Washington.
Where is Deception Falls?
Deception Falls is a cascade in Washington, at 47.71441, -121.19439.
Is Deception Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.7/10.
Gear for the trip
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