Comet Falls, Waterfall in Mount Rainier National Park, United States
The 116-meter-tall Comet Falls cascades down a steep cliff face, creating a narrow white ribbon of water that drops into Van Trump Creek.
The name originated from early explorers who noticed the water pattern resembled a falling comet, with its long tail trailing behind in the mountain breeze.
Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest recognized this waterfall as a natural landmark within their traditional hunting and gathering territories.
The 1.9-mile trail to Comet Falls includes multiple switchbacks and gains 1,200 feet in elevation, requiring approximately two hours to complete the round trip.
The waterfall maintains a constant width of 9 meters throughout its descent, creating a precise vertical column of water against the rock face.
Location: Pierce County
Height: 116 m
Width: 9 m
Part of: Van Trump Creek
GPS coordinates: 46.79580,-121.78000
Latest update: April 2, 2025 16:28
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