About This Waterfall
Fish Ladder Falls is the tallest and most impressive waterfall along Summit Creek, but perhaps also the most frustrating. The falls crash 119 feet over two steps (20 and 99 feet respectively) with a third tier apparently just downstream (which I couldn't see from my vantage). The falls are located in a section of canyon over 200 feet deep and just as wide, which unfortunately means there is plenty of room for trees to grow in the canyon to block views of the falls. I have a feeling it may prove necessary to rappel into the canyon to attain a definitively clear shot of the falls.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Tiered Horsetails
Best Time to Visit
May to August
Total Height
119ft
Tallest Drop
99ft
Number of Drops
2
Run
75ft
Avg Width
20ft
Pitch
77°
Magnitude
50.2
High Flow
150cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
46.707490, -121.512170
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
A hike may be required to reach the falls.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.