Paynes Gulch Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Lower Lewis Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Lower Lewis Creek
- Coordinates
- 47.75291, -119.21828
About Paynes Gulch Falls
Paynes Gulch Falls is a 286-foot plunge in Washington, on Lower Lewis 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 Paynes Gulch Falls 8.4/10 — worth the drive. 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 Paynes Gulch Falls?
Paynes Gulch Falls drops about 286 feet, in Washington.
Where is Paynes Gulch Falls?
Paynes Gulch Falls is a waterfall in Washington, at 47.75291, -119.21828.
Is Paynes Gulch Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 8.4/10.
Gear for the trip
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