About This Waterfall
This is the first of the plethora of waterfalls encountered along the Silver Creek trail. This is the most scenic of the falls along the trail between Mineral City and the trailhead. This waterfall is encountered just after the large slide area which wiped out the old road back in the early 70's. Great views of the very scenic Silver Creek Gorge can be had from the slide area, and along the trail from here to Lockwood Falls. In between the slide and Pole Falls is an old mine shaft (part of the Pole Mining Claim after which I have named the falls). Don't enter for your own safety, these mines are over 100 years old. During the summer, these falls run dry and the rating shifts downward accordingly.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Tiered Horsetails
Best Time to Visit
Runoff
Total Height
60ft
Tallest Drop
40ft
Number of Drops
2
Run
30ft
Avg Width
5ft
Pitch
77°
Magnitude
10.87
High Flow
5cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
47.914350, -121.440080
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
Use GPS coordinates for the most accurate directions.
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.