Waterfall

Wonder Falls

Wonder Falls
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About This Waterfall

Wonder Falls is located in the Klickitat Canyon just east of the town of Glenwood, itself between Mount Adams and Goldendale. From Glenwood, drive east on the Glenwood Highway for 12 miles to an unsigned but really obvious logging road that takes off to the left (river side). Follow this road as it drops down to the bottom of the canyon for 6 1/3 miles, staying left at the junction after crossing the Klickitat River. The falls will be seen across the river.Wonder Falls is a 66 foot tall cascade that gushes forth from a fissure in the side of the Klickitat Canyon and veils directly into the Klickitat River. The extent of the aquafir feeding the falls is unknown, but the falls are remarkably consistent and I have to imagine are at least partially fed by snowmelt on Mount Adams. For the longest time I had assumed Wonder Falls to be on the stream flowing from nearby Wonder Spring, found about 1 1/2 miles up the Klickitat Canyon, but recent information revealed it to be at this much more accessible location.

Waterfall Details

Waterfall Form

Steep Cascade

Best Time to Visit

Year Round

Total Height

66ft

Tallest Drop

66ft

Number of Drops

1

Run

50ft

Avg Width

40ft

Pitch

68°

Magnitude

33.85

High Flow

50cfs

IWC Rating:1.28
Feeder Stream:Klickitat River Unnamed
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Getting There

GPS Coordinates

46.018040, -121.157510

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Quick Facts

TypeWaterfall
FormSteep Cascade
Best SeasonYear Round
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.