Hilt Creek Falls

Hilt Creek Falls is a deceivingly significant waterfall found in an unassuming glen just outside the town of Rockport, Washington. The falls consist of three distinct sections which have a total drop of 180 feet in a run of about 590 feet. The uppermost tier of the falls is separated from the rest of the falls by about 250 linear feet, and drops approximately 30 feet. The second tier is a boisterous plunging fall which veils outward during periods of heavier flow, falling 55 feet into a large pool. About 75 linear feet below the outlet of this pool the top of the final section of falls begins, a horsetail style drop which tumbles a total of 74 feet. The remaining 20 feet of the total drop is made up in small cascades between each drop. The drainage basin of Hilt Creek is not terribly large, covering approximately 5 square miles. The stream will typically feature ample flow during the winter and spring months, but as it is not situated at an especially high elevation winter snowpack will not be a major influence on its flow rate. By the mid summer months the volume of water will be considerably reduced, but some flow will be present throughout the year.