About This Waterfall
Purdue Falls is a 103 foot tall plunging waterfall found around the 4000 foot mark on Ridley Creek on the south side of Mount Baker. Access requires hiking in either via the Ridley Creek Trail or the Park Butte Trail to Mazama Park, and then hiking off trail across meadows and scrambling down into the Ridley Creek canyon. An upper falls is located a short distance upstream, but whether it should be considered a separate waterfall or not remains to be determined.Purdue Falls was discovered in 1909 by former President of Purdue University W.E. Stone, who was part of a Mazamas climbing expedition on the south side of Mount Baker. The falls were named for the university.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Plunge
Best Time to Visit
Runoff
Total Height
103ft
Tallest Drop
103ft
Number of Drops
1
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
48.721151, -121.861490
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
A hike may be required to reach the falls.
Parking available nearby.
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.