Eagle Falls (Washington)
- This article is about a waterfall near Baring, Washington. For the falls Kentucky, see Eagle Falls (Kentucky), for falls of the same name in Australia see Eagle Falls (Kimberley)
| Eagle Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Snohomish County, Washington, USA |
| Type | Cascade |
| Total height | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | South Fork Skykomish River |
Eagle Falls is the uppermost waterfall on the South Fork Skykomish River in Washington. The falls are located downstream from the town of Baring and drop about 25 feet in a high volume cascade.[1][2]
Recreation
A lot of recreational activities happen at and near Eagle Falls, usually in the summer. Shortly after the falls, the river flows into a huge, deep, green pool. People often swim here on a hot day. The fact that cliffs up to 60 feet high rise above the pool and a rope swing is also there only makes the area more popular.
This waterfall is also occasionally run by expert kayakers. It is considered a class 5+ rapid and should only be attempted by extremely experienced paddlers. It has been the site of a fatal attempt.
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Coordinates: 47°47′44″N 121°30′51″W / 47.79556°N 121.51417°W