Lower Cascade Creek Falls

RATING - 26.0

VR - 4.0 (Med) HR - 2.0 SR - 18/20

TYPE OF APPROACH - Bushwhack

DIFFICULTY - Extremely Difficult

LOCATION - Deadhorse Creek Road

TYPE - Tiered

HEIGHT - 44'

WIDTH - 8'

GPS - N48 54.071 W121 50.970

ELEVATION - 1450'

DIRECTIONS - No directions provided. Dangerous approach.

Cascade Creek drains a decent sized area on the northern slopes of Mt. Baker. About a mile upstream from Deadhorse Creek Road, the creek runs through a deep, narrow canyon, dropping over what is essentially one long series of waterfalls totaling over 600' in height. Many of the drops along the way are almost impossible to see because of the narrow, twisted canyon. I have elected to single out three specific drops as individual waterfalls along the way because they are taller and more prominent than the rest of the small drops.

Lower Cascade Creek Falls is a gorgeous 44' tall horsetail surrounded by moss, ferns, and devils club. The canyon is very tight at this point, making it tough to get to the bottom for pictures. It may be possible to get a clear view from the east side of the creek on top of the canyon as well. Below this the creek appears to level out, although I wouldn't be shocked if there were more waterfalls downstream from here either.