Photo: Ken Haufle · CC BY-SA 3.0Upper Whatcom Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A segmented plunges on Whatcom Creek.
The details
- Type
- Segmented Plunges
- Watercourse
- Whatcom Creek
- Coordinates
- 48.75371, -122.42738
About Upper Whatcom Falls
Upper Whatcom Falls is a 13-foot segmented plunges in Washington, on Whatcom 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 Whatcom Falls 5.7/10 — worth a detour. 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 Upper Whatcom Falls?
Upper Whatcom Falls drops about 13 feet, in Washington.
Where is Upper Whatcom Falls?
Upper Whatcom Falls is a waterfall in Washington, at 48.75371, -122.42738.
Is Upper Whatcom Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.7/10.
Gear for the trip
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