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Ladder Creek Falls in the fall

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Ladder Creek Falls

3.0 (4 Ratings)
See a historic waterfall behind the Gorge Powerhouse on a trail built to demonstrate the power of the Cascades' waters
0.5
mi
Distance
301
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyHistoricalRiver/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.53mi
Distance
301ft
Elevation Gain
300ft
Elevation Loss
70%
Max Grade
650ft
High Point
497ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There are signs near the powerhouse marking the trail, which is paved and lined with several benches. Take a moment to enjoy the falls, then return to your car via a suspension bridge over the Skagit River.
History & Background
The Ladder Creek Falls trail was build to celebrate the construction of the Gorge Powerhouse and demonstrate the power of the waters running the facility. Since its construction the falls have shrunk considerably, yet are still accessible via this trail.

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