Monkey Cage Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monkey Cage Falls |
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| Location | King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°43′01″N 121°11′41″W / 47.71695°N 121.19477°W |
| Type | Sliding Punchbowl |
| Total height | 1,767 ft (539 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Longest drop | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Watercourse | Tye River |
| Average flow rate |
400 cu ft/s (11 m3/s) |
Monkey Cage Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Washington State. It is about 16-foot (4.9 m) tall. This waterfall gets its water from the Tye River. It is located high up, about 1,767 feet (538 meters) above sea level.
You can usually reach Monkey Cage Falls by kayak. There is also a hiking trail. This trail starts from a parking area. It leads to Deception Falls, which is upstream. From there, smaller paths lead to the Tye River. These paths offer angled views of Monkey Cage Falls.
Where to Find Monkey Cage Falls
Monkey Cage Falls is located in the Stevens Pass area. This is in Northwest Washington. It's not far from the famous Pacific Crest Trail.
Nearby Waterfalls
There are other waterfalls close by. Two unnamed waterfalls are downstream from Monkey Cage Falls. Upstream on the Tye River, you can find Alpine Falls, Log Choke Falls, and Deception Falls.
How to Get There
These waterfalls are along Highway 2. Monkey Cage Falls is about 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers) east of a town called Skykomish, Washington. It's also the same distance west of the Stevens Pass ski resort.
To get to Monkey Cage Falls, look for the Deception Creek Trailhead. This trailhead is off Forest Road 6088. Forest Road 6088 turns off from Highway 2.
