Photo: Loco Steve · CC BY 3.0Sunset Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A gradual sliding cascade on South Fork Skykomish River.
The details
- Type
- Gradual Sliding Cascade
- Watercourse
- South Fork Skykomish River
- Coordinates
- 47.80401, -121.54963
About Sunset Falls
Sunset Falls is a 104-foot gradual sliding cascade in Washington, on South Fork Skykomish 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 Sunset Falls 8.3/10 — 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 Sunset Falls?
Sunset Falls drops about 104 feet, in Washington.
Where is Sunset Falls?
Sunset Falls is a cascade in Washington, at 47.80401, -121.54963.
Is Sunset Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 8.3/10.
Gear for the trip
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