
About This Waterfall
The multitude of small streamlets that glitter down the southeastern face of Mount Shuksan, fed by a smattering of small glaciers, produce a modest to significant volume of water as they conglomorate. As soon as the streams merge a final plunge of 200 feet into an impressive canyon at the foot of the mountain occurs. The narrow shape of the canyon prevents easy views of the falls, however it is possible that getting closer than I did may reveal better vantages but will depend on lower streamflows. As it was, I was only able to view the bottom half of the falls, seen in tandem with the base of a seasonal fall flowing off Jagged Ridge. I expect this to be a more impressive sight in the early summer, but at the end of August, it was somewhat anticlimactic.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Horsetail
Best Time to Visit
June to October
Total Height
200ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
100ft
Avg Width
5ft
Pitch
77°
Magnitude
33.75
High Flow
40cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
48.802920, -121.553870
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
A hike may be required to reach the falls.
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.