Purdue Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Ridley Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Ridley Creek
- Coordinates
- 48.72141, -121.8607
About Purdue Falls
Purdue Falls is a 103-foot plunge in Washington, on Ridley 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 Purdue Falls 7.8/10 — 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 Purdue Falls?
Purdue Falls drops about 103 feet, in Washington.
Where is Purdue Falls?
Purdue Falls is a waterfall in Washington, at 48.72141, -121.8607.
Is Purdue Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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