About This Waterfall
Snagtooth Falls is perhaps the tallest free-falling waterfall in Washington south of Mount Rainier National Park. Snagtooth Creek drops out of a narrow crack, slams into a protruding rock and sprays 311 feet into a massive sheer-walled amphitheater of 400 foot tall cliffs. It is certainly one of the more impressive waterfalls in the South Cascades but I was actually a little disappointed by it because the creek was a bit smaller than I was expecting. Now that I've built up your excitement I'm gonna bring you down to earth - reaching Snagtooth Falls is a very taxing task. Its among the most difficult bushwhacks I've ever undertaken and when I returned to my car I was about as tired and sore as I've ever been after a hike of similar length. I strongly suggest leaving this one to the professional masochists and enjoying it through the pictures posted here instead.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Plunge
Best Time to Visit
April to June
Total Height
311ft
Tallest Drop
311ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
30ft
Avg Width
20ft
Pitch
90°
Magnitude
47.43
High Flow
30cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
46.218780, -121.806680
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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.