Depot Creek Falls
Whatcom County, Washington
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 886 ft (270 m)
- Location
- Whatcom County, Washington
- Access status
- Historical climbing approach; current access and parking unverified
- The walk
- Distance not verified
- Ground & access
- The July 2017 report describes handlines at the waterfall crossing; their present condition is unknown.
Remote waterfall on the Depot Creek mountaineering approach. Current access and parking remain unverified.
Plan your visit
NPS climbing rangers described a route from the international border toward Ouzel Lake crossing the base of Depot Creek Falls. This is historical mountaineering-route information, not a verified current visitor approach.
No waterfall walking distance given in the reviewed ranger report.
The July 2017 report describes handlines at the waterfall crossing; their present condition is unknown.
Where to start
Unknown. The ranger report starts at the border and gives no parking approach.
Timing & water
Only July 19, 2017 route conditions are described. Current snow, water and crossing conditions unknown.
Before you go
Current border-entry procedures and permits were not verified; do not use the historical report as entry authorization.
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