Gail Falls

Gail Falls appears to be one of the taller waterfalls along the Cispus River. The falls plunge 31 feet over a wide ledge before a brief respite, followed by further cascades which could be legitimately be considered part of the falls should a proper survey prove them to be bedrock-based. The falls are located in a well hidden gorge between Cat Creek and Adams Creek, where FSR 21 rises above the river and the forest obstructs any evidence of what may lie below. Despite being located not far from a major forest service road, this waterfall had escaped significant documentation between the 1940s and the early 2000s when it came to the attention of the local kayaking community.The origin of the name of the falls is unknown, as was its date of discovery. The only visual record of documentation we have come across thus far is a series of photos taken by stream surveyors in the 1940s. It is possible the falls weren't discovered until the mid-20th century. A plaque has been placed at the falls calling it Eric's Falls after a boy who perished here.