North Fork Sauk Falls
Snohomish County, Washington
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 58 ft (17.7 m)
- Location
- Snohomish County, Washington
- Access status
- Source-reviewed trail and pullout parking
- The walk
- 0.4 mile round trip
- Ground & access
- Steep descent and steps; slick when wet.
WTA describes the short trail descending 200 feet to the waterfall, then returning uphill. The bottom steps can be slippery.
Plan your visit
North Fork Sauk Falls Trail #660
Only the stated source distance is supported; mapped proximity is not a walking distance.
Steep descent and steps; slick when wet.
Where to start
Pullout on the right/south side of Sloan Creek Road (FR 49), about 1–1.1 miles from Mountain Loop Highway. Discover Darrington identifies this as the falls trailhead and notes it is not always signed.
Timing & water
Current access and seasonal conditions require confirmation with the land manager.
Before you go
WTA lists Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass.
Visitor informationMore waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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- Weeping Wall FallsSnohomish County, WA7.5 miSE
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- Pride Basin Falls299 ft (91 m) · Snohomish County, WA8.4 miS
- Asbestos FallsSnohomish County, WA11 miNW