Plungeworthy
6.5/ 10
WASHINGTON · CASCADE · 48.64571, -121.33772

Upper Swayel Falls

Worth a detour

Is it plungeworthy?

29feet tall

A steep veiling cascade on Sky Creek.

Scale36/60
Documentation15/20
Character14/20

The details

Type
Steep Veiling Cascade
Watercourse
Sky Creek
Coordinates
48.64571, -121.33772
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About Upper Swayel Falls

Upper Swayel Falls is a 29-foot steep veiling cascade in Washington, on Sky 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 Swayel Falls 6.5/10 — 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 Swayel Falls?

Upper Swayel Falls drops about 29 feet, in Washington.

Where is Upper Swayel Falls?

Upper Swayel Falls is a cascade in Washington, at 48.64571, -121.33772.

Is Upper Swayel Falls worth visiting?

Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.5/10.

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