Colonial Creek Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Colonial Creek Falls |
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| Location | North Cascades National Park, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 48°40′13″N 121°08′26″W / 48.67023°N 121.14044°W |
| Total height | 2,568 ft (783 m) |
| Number of drops | 14 |
| Watercourse | Colonial Creek |
Colonial Creek Falls is an amazing waterfall located in the beautiful North Cascades National Park in Washington, USA. It holds a special record: it's the tallest waterfall in the entire continental United States!
What Makes Colonial Creek Falls So Tall?
This incredible waterfall drops a huge distance – about 2,568 feet. To give you an idea, that's more than half a mile straight down! It doesn't fall in one single plunge. Instead, the water tumbles down in 13 different sections, or "drops."
The waterfall stretches out over a long distance of more than 4,200 feet horizontally. This means the water flows down a very steep path, with an average angle of 65 degrees, making it a truly impressive sight.
How Does It Compare to Other Waterfalls?
According to the World Waterfall Database, Colonial Creek Falls is not only the tallest in the continental U.S., but it's also ranked as the 15th tallest waterfall in the entire world!
It's even taller than the very famous Yosemite Falls, which is located in California. Colonial Creek Falls stands 143 feet higher than Yosemite Falls, showing just how massive it truly is.
