Colonial Creek Falls, Waterfall in North Cascades National Park, United States
Description
Colonial Creek Falls is a waterfall in North Cascades National Park that descends in multiple cascading sections reaching 788 meters total. The water drops across a width of 15 meters as it falls down the mountainside.
History
North Cascades National Park was established in the mid-20th century to protect this mountainous region. Before becoming a protected area, the land served as a passage for Native peoples for centuries.
Culture
The waterfall serves as an educational site for environmental studies, demonstrating the geological formations characteristic of the Cascade mountain range.
Practical
Reaching this waterfall requires hiking from Colonial Creek North Campground on established trails through the park. Plan for changing mountain weather and know that certain sections may be difficult to access during cold months.
Did you know?
The waterfall features thirteen distinct drops across its vertical descent, making it the tallest waterfall in the continental United States.
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