Walupt Creek Falls
| Walupt Creek Falls | |
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Interactive map of Walupt Creek Falls | |
| Location | Lewis County, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates | 46°25′53″N 121°29′52″W / 46.43139°N 121.49778°W |
| Type | Fan |
| Elevation | 3,500 feet (1,100 m) |
| Total height | 221 feet (67.4 m) |
| Number of drops | 3 |
| Average width | 204 feet (62 m) |
| Watercourse | Walupt Creek |
| Average flow rate | 150 cubic feet (4.2 m3) |
Walupt Creek Falls is a 221 feet (67 m)-tall waterfall on Walupt Creek, a large tributary of the Cispus River in Lewis County, Washington.
Description
Walupt Creek Falls cascade 221 feet (67 m) down a bedrock cliff in two tiers, with an average breadth of 204 feet (62 m), a maximum breadth of 267 feet (81 m) and an average flow of over 150 cubic feet (4.2 m3) per second. The first drop is a 10 feet (3.0 m) cascade, with a following 200 feet (61 m) fan fall that impacts a large, bell-shaped dome. Asmall, final drop is a gently sloping slide that flows directly into the Cispus River. The feeder river, Walupt Creek, is part of a large drainage basin sourced directly from Walupt Lake, which provides a consistent flow throughout the year.[1]
The waterfall is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet (1,100 m).[2]
Upper Walupt Creek Falls
Shortly upstream, a series of cascades, 24 feet (7.3 m), 8 feet (2.4 m), and 29 feet (8.8 m) in height, respectively, form Upper Walupt Creek Falls.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Walupt Creek Falls, Lewis County, Washington". Northwest Waterfall Survey. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "WATERFALL LOVERS GUIDE TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: THE COMPUTER COMPANION". Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ^ "Upper Walupt Creek Falls, Lewis County, Washington". Northwest Waterfall Survey. Retrieved November 2, 2014.