Upper Olney Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A wide horsetail on Olney Creek.
The details
- Type
- Wide Horsetail
- Watercourse
- Olney Creek
- Coordinates
- 47.88641, -121.71048
About Upper Olney Falls
Upper Olney Falls is a 27-foot wide horsetail in Washington, on Olney 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 Upper Olney Falls 6.9/10 — worth a detour. 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 Olney Falls?
Upper Olney Falls drops about 27 feet, in Washington.
Where is Upper Olney Falls?
Upper Olney Falls is a waterfall in Washington, at 47.88641, -121.71048.
Is Upper Olney Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.9/10.
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