Lower Cataract Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A gradual cascade on Cataract Creek.
The details
- Type
- Gradual Cascade
- Watercourse
- Cataract Creek
- Coordinates
- 46.94981, -121.7994
About Lower Cataract Falls
Lower Cataract Falls is a 22-foot gradual cascade in Washington, on Cataract Creek.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Lower Cataract Falls 6.2/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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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 Lower Cataract Falls?
Lower Cataract Falls drops about 22 feet, in Washington.
Where is Lower Cataract Falls?
Lower Cataract Falls is a cascade in Washington, at 46.94981, -121.7994.
Is Lower Cataract Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.2/10.
Gear for the trip
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