Colonial Creek Falls, Waterfall in North Cascades National Park, United States
Colonial Creek Falls extends across multiple cascading sections, reaching a total height of 788 meters with a width of 15 meters.
The North Cascades region holds centuries of Native American history, with Indigenous communities establishing settlements near the water sources.
The waterfall serves as an educational site for environmental studies, demonstrating the geological formations characteristic of the Cascade mountain range.
Access to Colonial Creek Falls requires navigation through hiking trails from Colonial Creek North Campground, with seasonal closures during winter months.
The waterfall features thirteen distinct drops across its vertical descent, making it the tallest waterfall in the continental United States.
Location: Whatcom County
Height: 788 m
Width: 15 m
GPS coordinates: 48.67020,-121.14000
Latest update: June 30, 2025 05:30
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