Boulder River Waterfalls facts for kids
The Boulder River in Washington state is a special place with three beautiful waterfalls. These waterfalls are found along the river's path, from near its beginning to closer to where it flows into another body of water. Let's explore each of them!
Craig Lakes Falls: A Hidden Gem
Quick facts for kids Craig Lakes Falls |
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| Location | Snohomish County, Washington, U.S. |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 400 feet (120 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Total width | 40 feet (12 m) |
| Watercourse | Boulder River |
Craig Lakes Falls is one of the amazing waterfalls on the Boulder River. You can find it at 48°10′59″N 121°42′24″W / 48.18306°N 121.70667°W. This waterfall is about half a mile downstream from the lower Craig Lake.
It's a single waterfall that looks like a "horsetail," meaning the water drops straight down while staying in contact with the rock. It's very tall, about 400 feet high! The amount of water flowing over the falls stays the same all year round.
Getting to Craig Lakes Falls is quite an adventure. It takes a two-day trip through the Boulder River Wilderness. Because it's so hard to reach, not many people visit this beautiful spot.
Boulder Falls: Often Confused
| Boulder Falls | |
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| Location | Snohomish County, Washington, U.S. |
| Type | Segmented Cascade |
| Total height | 40 feet (12 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Total width | 60 feet (18 m) |
| Watercourse | Boulder River |
Boulder Falls is another waterfall on the Boulder River, located at 48°14′48″N 121°49′39″W / 48.24667°N 121.82750°W. Many people confuse it with another waterfall called Feature Show Falls. This happens because you can only hear Boulder Falls from the Boulder River Trail, but you can't actually see it.
Also, Boulder Falls is marked on most maps, while Feature Show Falls is not. Since Feature Show Falls is easy to see from the trail, people often think it's Boulder Falls. To truly see Boulder Falls, you need to leave the main trail.
The name "Boulder Falls" fits it well. The river drops about 40 feet through a large area filled with big boulders. This creates a unique and powerful cascade.
Half Mile Falls: The Final Drop
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| Location | Snohomish County, Washington, U.S. |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Boulder River |
Half Mile Falls, also known as Lower Boulder Falls, is the last waterfall you'll find on the Boulder River. Its location is 48°15′47″N 121°48′38″W / 48.26306°N 121.81056°W. It's about a quarter of the way between Boulder Falls and where the river ends.
This waterfall is about 35 feet tall. It can be very tricky to find without a GPS device to guide you. The water from Half Mile Falls drops into a large, deep pool below.
