Middle Quartz Creek Falls

This is the larger of two waterfalls along Quartz Creek in the vicinity of Forest Road 26 in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The falls drop a total of 96 feet in a long, twisting cascade that is, unfortunately, covered with debris. The falls start by fluming down a narrow trough at an angle that can't be seen unless one crosses the creek, then it turns 90 degrees and cascades down a 47 foot tall three-stepped ledge. Like its downstream sibling the falls are being heavily encroached by brush but it appears a recent avalanche ripped some of the growth out (which all got piled below the falls), making it a little more visible. Its still not a great waterfall, but good for a short adventure for those interested.