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Eagle Falls
Eagle Falls on the Skykomish River near Index, ca 1910 (PICKETT 1148).jpeg
The fall cerca 1910.
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Location Snohomish County, Washington, U.S.
Type Cascade
Total height 25 ft (8 m)
Number of drops 1
Average width 50 ft (16 m)
Watercourse South Fork Skykomish River

Eagle Falls is the uppermost waterfall on the South Fork Skykomish River in Washington. The falls are located downstream from the town of Baring and drop about 25 feet in a high volume cascade.

Recreation

A lot of recreational activities happen at and near Eagle Falls, usually in the summer. Shortly after the falls, the river flows into a huge, deep, green pool. People often swim here on a hot day. The fact that cliffs up to 60 feet high rise above the pool and a rope swing is also there only makes the area more popular.

This waterfall is also occasionally run by expert kayakers. It is considered a class 5+ rapid and should only be attempted by extremely experienced paddlers. It has been the site of a fatal attempt.

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