Waterfall

Lower Galena Creek Falls

Lower Galena Creek Falls
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About This Waterfall

Located in the Tower Rock area of the Cispus River drainage, southeast of Randle. Drive south from Randle along FR 23 / SR 131. After about 10 miles, turn right on FR 28, also signed for the Cispus Learning Center. After crossing Yellowjacket Creek, about 1 mile further, keep straight along FR 28, which becomes gravel, as the pavement bends right. Follow the now gravel Road 28 for just under 3.5 miles to the signed crossing of Galena Creek. The falls are immediately below the road.While scouting Galena Creek Falls for the first time, I took a casual glance at the creek below the road before getting back in the car and saw that the creek dropped straight down for around 100 feet. I was quite surprised that I didn't see this coming up the road. These falls are pretty impressive, however, getting a good picture requires you to ignore all reason, and forget you were afraid of falling and dying a very painful and gruesome death. This waterfall is ONLY accessible by looking over the top of the falls. Photographing the falls should not be attempted without climbing gear and the knowhow to use it. I would give the falls a higher rating if there were some way to reach the base without chancing death (and the fact that it pours straight out of a culvert doesn't help either).

Waterfall Details

Waterfall Form

Horsetail

Best Time to Visit

April to July

Total Height

100ft

Number of Drops

1

Run

10ft

Avg Width

10ft

Pitch

90°

Magnitude

37.6

High Flow

40cfs

IWC Rating:1.04
Feeder Stream:Cispus River Galena Creek
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Getting There

GPS Coordinates

46.404170, -121.822390

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Quick Facts

TypeWaterfall
FormHorsetail
Best SeasonApril to July
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.