Pearl Falls, Glacial waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park, United States.
Pearl Falls descends 400 feet from a columnar basalt cliff, creating a vertical drop of 200 feet before cascading into an amphitheater-like basin.
The waterfall received its name in 1912 from Tacoma photographer Albert Henry Barnes, who observed how water spray resembled pearls under specific light conditions.
The falls form part of Mount Rainier's water system, where glacial melts and streams shape the park's natural characteristics throughout changing seasons.
Visitors can view Pearl Falls from Ricksecker Point along Mount Rainier Highway, as direct access requires a two-day journey on foot through steep terrain.
The waterfall emerges from Pearl Creek halfway through its course, falling over volcanic rock formations before joining Pyramid Creek and eventually the Nisqually River.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 46.80160,-121.79900
Latest update: March 14, 2025 07:22
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