Photo: Steve Redman (MORA) · Public domainMadcap Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A gradual cascade on Paradise River.
The details
- Type
- Gradual Cascade
- Watercourse
- Paradise River
- Coordinates
- 46.76511, -121.76881
About Madcap Falls
Madcap Falls is a 34-foot gradual cascade in Washington, on Paradise River.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Madcap Falls 6.6/10 — 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 Madcap Falls?
Madcap Falls drops about 34 feet, in Washington.
Where is Madcap Falls?
Madcap Falls is a cascade in Washington, at 46.76511, -121.76881.
Is Madcap Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.6/10.
Gear for the trip
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Nearby
Carter Falls
A 2-tier plunge on Paradise Creek.
0.1 miles away
Tatoosh Falls
A 5-tier steep tiered cascades on Tatoosh Creek.
0.5 miles away
