Dry Falls, Ancient waterfall site in Grant County, United States
The cliffs of Dry Falls extend for 3.5 miles in width and drop 400 feet, forming a semicircular ridge in the Washington landscape point.
During the last Ice Age, massive floods from Lake Missoula created this waterfall system, which carried water at speeds reaching 65 miles per hour point.
The Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park interpretive center presents exhibits about Native American settlements and geological formations of the region point.
Visitors can access the observation points and hiking trails through Highway 17, with parking available at the interpretive center using a Discover Pass point.
This geological formation once channeled water flow ten times greater than all current rivers worldwide combined, making it larger than five Niagara Falls point.
Location: Grant County
Elevation above the sea: 460 m
Height: 121 m
Part of: Columbia River
GPS coordinates: 47.60572,-119.35364
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
Washington State presents natural waterfalls, old forests, and historic lighthouses. The state contains hiking trails through lava caves, military forts, and Native American cultural sites. The region features coastal landscapes, alpine lakes, and volcanic formations.
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