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Kachess Lake (Box Canyon Creek falls)
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Kachess Lake (Box Canyon Creek falls)

UnverifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)

47.33470, -121.24650

Confirmed by 0 jumpers

A small waterfall pool on Box Canyon Creek above Kachess Lake near Snoqualmie Pass, with jumps stepping from 10 to about 27 feet. Rock humps at the far south end of the lake go 25 to 35 feet for anyone willing to hike in.

Jumps at this location

Falls pool lower

10 ft

Beginner (0-30 ft)

Falls pool upper

27 ft

Beginner (0-30 ft)

Warnings

Area trails have had fire closures; check the Okanogan-Wenatchee NF status before driving up. Cold water and current at the falls.

Access

I-90 exit 62, north on Kachess Lake Road (FR 49) past the campground, then right on FR 4930 along Box Canyon Creek about 3 miles to the falls. Northwest Forest Pass at the trailhead.

Best conditions

Late July into September when the creek drops. Snowmelt keeps it high and cold into early summer.

Submitted by SmartLeap Field Research