Waterfalls of the North Fork Cascade River Valley
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There are several waterfalls in the basin of the North Fork Cascade River, which is a river in the North Cascades
of Washington that drains to the Cascade River
. Many of these are taller than the more famous waterfalls in North America, but due to poor visibility, low stream flow, and remote location, none of them receive much attention.
of 2800 feet (853.4 m), for the most part it is really more of a long cascade than a true waterfall. Its most prominent tier is a 500 feet (152.4 m) veil visible from the road, and a 60 feet (18.3 m) section of the falls is also in view from the road.
in three or four tiers, in a run about 2600 feet (792.5 m) long. Like Boston Creek Falls, the falls is mostly obscured due to its gently sloping nature, and is only partially visible from the road.
North Cascades
The North Cascades are a section of the Cascade Range of western North America. They span the border between the Canadian province of British Columbia and the U.S. state of Washington and are officially named in Canada as the Cascade Mountains...
of Washington that drains to the Cascade River
Cascade River (Washington)
The Cascade River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a tributary of the Skagit River which it joins at the city of Marblemount. It is a National Wild and Scenic River.- South Fork :...
. Many of these are taller than the more famous waterfalls in North America, but due to poor visibility, low stream flow, and remote location, none of them receive much attention.
Boston Creek Falls
Boston Creek Falls is a long waterfall that drops 1627 feet (495.9 m) off Johannesburg Peak. With an average width of 25 feet (7.6 m) and a runRun (waterfalls)
In waterfalls, the run is the linear distance the stream flows from the brink of the waterfall to its base.Therefore, a steeper waterfall would have a shorter run, and a less inclined waterfall would have a longer run. As an example, rapids typically have longer runs, as their actual drop is...
of 2800 feet (853.4 m), for the most part it is really more of a long cascade than a true waterfall. Its most prominent tier is a 500 feet (152.4 m) veil visible from the road, and a 60 feet (18.3 m) section of the falls is also in view from the road.
Torment Falls
Torment Falls, although similar in fashion to Boston Creek Falls, is steeper and often more impressive. The falls slide 1440 feet (438.9 m) off Mount TormentMount Torment
Mount Torment is a peak in the North Cascades of Washington in the United States. It is located approximately northeast of the city of Everett...
in three or four tiers, in a run about 2600 feet (792.5 m) long. Like Boston Creek Falls, the falls is mostly obscured due to its gently sloping nature, and is only partially visible from the road.
Roush Creek Falls
Roush Creek Falls is a tall and powerful waterfall that cascades off the Eldorado Glacier. At about 2000 feet (609.6 m) in height, though this measurement may vary as much as 400 feet (121.9 m), it is one of the tallest waterfalls in the state. The falls skip down the valley wall in several strands, before turning into a more vertical waterfall and pouring into the North Fork.Known waterfalls
- Morning Star Falls, at 48°29′22"N 121°04′13"W, cascades 1320 feet (402.3 m) off Sahale Mountain in several long, sliding waterfalls.
- Gilbert Falls, at 48°29′33"N 121°05′15"W, is a 300 feet (91.4 m) waterfall that is formed by a stream, Gilbert Creek, that cascades a total of 2000 feet (609.6 m) from its source in the Boston Basin.
- Johannesburg Falls, at 48°28′36"N 121°05′29"W, is a tall, lengthy, but volume lacking cascade that flows about 2465 feet (751.3 m) off several small unnamed glaciers on Johannesburg MountainJohannesburg MountainJohannesburg Mountain is one of the most famous peaks in the North Cascades of Washington state. Though not one of the top 100 peaks in the state by elevation,...
. Its most prominent feature is its final vertical drop of 800 feet (243.8 m).
Unknown waterfalls
- Midas Creek Falls, at 48°29′13"N 121°04′11"W
- Hidden Lake Falls, at 48°29′53"N 121°09′55"W
- Cascade Basin Falls