Waterfall

Steamboat Falls

Steamboat Falls
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About This Waterfall

Steamboat Falls is an attractive 58 foot tall waterfall tucked in a gorge hidden from all semblance of humanity high up in the course of the Lewis River. The falls are actually very close to a major road but that the canyon is hidden from view by a small hill makes it impossible to tell there is a waterfall at this location without aid of a GPS and maps. The falls crash down a narrow chute into a slot gorge then spread out in an attractive veil which pours into a nice pool that could serve well for swimming for those who make the scramble to the falls.This waterfall has no known name and very little documentation. Since I can't find a single geographic feature in proximity to the falls which the falls can be named after, I've opted to call it after the USGS Steamboat Mountain quadrangle that it occurs on (even though Steamboat Mountain is nowhere near the falls). I'm more than open to suggestions for a better name for this one.

Waterfall Details

Waterfall Form

Tiered Plunges

Best Time to Visit

Spring - Summer

Total Height

58ft

Tallest Drop

32ft

Number of Drops

2

Run

75ft

Avg Width

15ft

Pitch

90°

Magnitude

49.46

High Flow

175cfs

IWC Rating:2.73
Feeder Stream:Lewis River
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Getting There

GPS Coordinates

46.228880, -121.646520

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Quick Facts

TypeWaterfall
FormTiered Plunges
Best SeasonSpring - Summer
StatusCataloged

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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.