Upper Lava Canyon Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Muddy River.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Muddy River
- Coordinates
- 46.16681, -122.08457
About Upper Lava Canyon Falls
Upper Lava Canyon Falls is a 56-foot plunge in Washington, on Muddy 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 Upper Lava Canyon Falls 7.7/10 — 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 Upper Lava Canyon Falls?
Upper Lava Canyon Falls drops about 56 feet, in Washington.
Where is Upper Lava Canyon Falls?
Upper Lava Canyon Falls is a waterfall in Washington, at 46.16681, -122.08457.
Is Upper Lava Canyon Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.7/10.
Gear for the trip
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