7 Gorgeous Frozen Waterfalls In Washington That Must Be Seen To Be Believed
Jessica Wick
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Winter in Washington is known for being pretty dangerous. So whenever we enter another chilly Washington winter, it’s tempting to hang up our hiking boots and stay inside until spring. But if you do that, you’ll be missing out on some of our most beautiful scenery, including more than a few icy and snow-covered waterfalls. Just looking at these incredible photos of frozen waterfalls in Washington might make you decide to bundle up and brave the elements!
1. Snoqualmie Falls, Snoqualmie
2. Narada Falls, Mount Rainier National Park
3. Palouse Falls, Palouse Falls State Park
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4. Bridal Veil Falls, North Cascades National Park
5. Whatcom Falls, Bellingham
6. Franklin Falls, King County
7. This waterfall in an ice cave is tucked away in the North Cascades.
Our state is home to some truly beautiful waterfalls, and winter is a surprisingly beautiful time to explore them! These frozen waterfalls in Washington dazzle, not just as end destinations, but the hikes to reach them as well.
No worries if hiking through waist-deep snow isn’t your thing. Here’s something to add to your spring bucket list: a Washington waterfalls road trip. A GPS app will come in handy too!
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Frozen Waterfalls In Washington
Are there any canyons in Washington?
With so many rivers meandering through every corner of Washington's landscape, the state is certainly home to a few canyons. Some of the most notable canyons in Washington are:
- Ape Canyon
- Columbia River Gorge
- Goblins Gate
- Grand Coulee
- Joseph Canyon
- Lava Canyon
- Moses Coulee
- North Fork Toutle River
What are the tallest waterfalls in Washington state?
In addition to its many other natural wonders (river gorges and canyons included!) Washington has over 3,000 documented waterfalls, the majority of which are located in the western half of the state. While not all of Washington’s waterfalls are easy to access, many can be reached by hiking or backpacking. Some of the tallest and most popular waterfalls in Washington include:
- Colonial Creek Falls, North Cascades National Park
- Bridal Veil Falls, Stevens Pass
- Mazama Falls, Mount Baker
- Comet Falls, Mount Rainier National Park
- Wallace Falls, Wallace Falls State Park
- Fall Creek Falls, Columbia River Gorge
- Spray Falls, Mount Rainier National Park
- Pearl Falls, Mount Rainier National Park
- Snoqualmie Falls, Snoqualmie
- Twin Falls, Olallie State Park
- Panther Creek Falls, Glifford Pinchot National Forest
- Rocky Brook Falls, Olympic Peninsula
- Palouse Falls, Palouse Falls State Park
- Narada Falls, Mount Rainier National Park