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Ruby FallsPhoto: Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 4.0
7.1/ 10
WASHINGTON · WATERFALL · 46.77841, -121.73924

Ruby Falls

Worth the drive

Is it plungeworthy?

31feet tall

A 2-tier plunge on Paradise River.

Scale36/60
Documentation15/20
Character20/20

The details

Tiers
2 drops
Type
Tiered Plunge
Watercourse
Paradise River
Coordinates
46.77841, -121.73924
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About Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls is a 31-foot tiered plunge in Washington, on Paradise River. The water falls in 2 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 Ruby Falls 7.1/10 — worth the drive. 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 Ruby Falls?

Ruby Falls drops about 31 feet across 2 tiers, in Washington.

Where is Ruby Falls?

Ruby Falls is a waterfall in Washington, at 46.77841, -121.73924.

Is Ruby Falls worth visiting?

Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.1/10.

Gear for the trip

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