About This Waterfall
The USGS 1926 Steamboat Mountain 15-inch Quadrangle shows a waterfall marked high up in the Curly Creek drainage, just downstream of the confluence with the North Fork and Hardtime Creek. This is, strangely, the only map that has ever shown the falls, even though a heavily used logging road used to cross Curly Creek near it. After investigating the location twice, I can confirm this is not that waterfall. The aforementioned logging road used to cross less than 100 feet upstream of this cascade and since the bridge has been removed the roads end has become a fairly popular primitive camp spot. After reviewing my GPS track from my most recent visit, I found that the USGS doesn't even have the location of Curly Creek marked correct on the latest Burnt Peak quadrangle. This leads me to believe that this waterfall may have been partially altered when the former road just upstream was built, we may never know for sure.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Steep Cascade
Best Time to Visit
April to August
Total Height
34ft
Tallest Drop
34ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
40ft
Avg Width
40ft
Pitch
59°
Magnitude
28.04
High Flow
75cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
46.039790, -121.913440
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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.