Eagle Falls (Skykomish River)
UnverifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)Intermediate (31-60 ft)47.79560, -121.51420
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A 25-foot cascade on the Skykomish River just east of Index with a deep green pool, granite ledges up to 60 feet, and a rope swing. It went viral on TikTok and is now one of the busiest swimming holes on US 2.
Jumps at this location
Lower ledge
20 ft
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Upper granite
40 ft
Intermediate (31-60 ft)
Warnings
At least a dozen people have drowned here since 2020. Strong current below the falls, cold water that cramps legs, and slick rock. Do not go in above the falls, and never jump upstream of the pool.
Access
Roadside pullouts on US 2 about 2 miles east of the Index turnoff; a short, steep scramble down to the river. Northwest Forest Pass.
Best conditions
August and September at low flow only.
Submitted by SmartLeap Field Research