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7/ 10
WASHINGTON · CASCADE · 46.77821, -121.74059

Washington Cascades

Worth the drive

Is it plungeworthy?

28feet tall

A 5-tier gradual cascade on Paradise River.

Scale35/60
Documentation15/20
Character20/20

The details

Tiers
5 drops
Type
Gradual Cascade
Watercourse
Paradise River
Coordinates
46.77821, -121.74059
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About Washington Cascades

Washington Cascades is a 28-foot gradual cascade in Washington, on Paradise River. The water falls in 5 distinct tiers.

Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.

Plungeworthy rates Washington Cascades 7/10 — 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 Washington Cascades?

Washington Cascades drops about 28 feet across 5 tiers, in Washington.

Where is Washington Cascades?

Washington Cascades is a cascade in Washington, at 46.77821, -121.74059.

Is Washington Cascades worth visiting?

Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7/10.

Gear for the trip

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