Waterfall

Guardian Falls

Guardian Falls
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About This Waterfall

This small & secluded, but pretty waterfall could be considered a Shangri-La of waterfalls, most likely having been seen by only a handful of people, if that even. Guardian Falls marks the beginning of Rachor Creek's steep canyon descent down the Moon Wall, towards the North Fork Snoqualmie River. I was able to discover this small falls during an attempt to reach Rachor Falls, a trek I highly discourage from Guardian Falls. Below here, the creek cannot be followed at the stream's level due to several small waterfalls, and then around 1400', the vertical drop of 200' Rachor Falls would be encountered (which is best reached from below). This waterfall lies on property which formerly belonged to Weyerhaeuser, where a permit was required. Current public access is not known. Worst case scenario, you'll have to ride a bike in from Spur Gate 10.Though I doubt I'm the first one to have seen this waterfall, I might be the first to have document it. I've named the falls such because they more or less Guard the entrance to the canyon of Rachor Creek as it begins it's descent down into the valley.

Waterfall Details

Waterfall Form

Horsetail

Best Time to Visit

Winter - Spring

Total Height

25ft

Number of Drops

1

Run

10ft

Avg Width

10ft

Pitch

72°

Magnitude

19.81

High Flow

35cfs

IWC Rating:0.29
Feeder Stream:Snoqualmie River Rachor Creek
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Getting There

GPS Coordinates

47.541320, -121.706380

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Quick Facts

TypeWaterfall
FormHorsetail
Best SeasonWinter - Spring
StatusCataloged

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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.