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Perry Creek Falls

Snohomish County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Snohomish County, Washington
Access status
National forest trail to a view over the top of the falls; forest pass required
The walk
About 3 1/2 miles one way, per the Northwest Waterfall Survey
Ground & access
Steady forest and talus trail. Steep, unfenced drop at the falls. Avalanche hazard in the valley in winter.
Washington Trails Association: Perry Creek

Perry Creek Falls is a 101-foot, two-tier falls where Perry Creek crashes through a narrow gorge, in a research natural area of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Start at the Mount Dickerman trailhead; the Perry Creek Trail leaves from the west end of the lot. The first mile is mostly flat, joining an old road that leads a fifth of a mile to the former trailhead. The trail then traverses the east side of the valley across talus slopes and through old forest to the falls, where it passes the top. The falls face away from the trail, so you look down over them; much is hidden under an overhang. Approach the edge with great caution. Return the same way. The trail continues across the creek above the falls with no bridge.

Plan your visit

Perry Creek / Mount Dickerman trailhead on the Mountain Loop Highway, along the Perry Creek Trail (No. 711) past the old road-end trailhead to where the trail passes the top of the falls

The Northwest Waterfall Survey says the trail reaches the top of the falls 3 1/2 miles from the trailhead. WTA says the falls are 2 miles from the old trailhead; the first mile of trail and a fifth of a mile on an old road lead to that old trailhead. WTA's 10.5-mile round trip goes on to Mount Forgotten Meadows.

Steady forest and talus trail. Steep, unfenced drop at the falls. Avalanche hazard in the valley in winter.

Where to start

Large, signed lot on the north side of the Mountain Loop Highway, a little more than 16 miles past the Verlot Public Service Center (26.5 miles east of Granite Falls). Toilets at the trailhead.

Timing & water

The Northwest Waterfall Survey says do not visit in winter because of severe avalanche hazard; flow is good from mid-October to July when the trail is not snowbound.

Before you go

Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass required.

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Snohomish County, Washington.

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