LOWER AUSTIN CREEK FALLS |
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RATING - 14.0
VR - 2 (Small) HR - 1.0 SR - 12/20 TYPE OF APPROACH - Roadside DIFFICULTY - Very Easy LOCATION - Lake Whatcom Area TYPE - Tiered HEIGHT - 20' WIDTH - 15' GPS - N48 42.519 W122 20.594 ELEVATION - 479' |
 What
Lower Austin Creek Falls lacks in height and sheer size, it makes up for in beauty and
relaxation. The creek drops over 3 small drops totaling about 20' in height.
It is located in the Sudden Valley area right off the appropriately named Falling Water
Drive. Be sure to visit this lovely falls if you are in the area.
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| DIRECTIONS - Take
the Lakeway exit off of I-5 in Bellingham and head east. Turn right at the T near
Lake Whatcom and follow the road south. When you get to Lake Louise Road, turn
right. Very quickly, turn left at Gate 5 of Sudden Valley and then turn right
immediately onto Falling Water Drive. Park just before the bridge over Austin Creek
and walk down to the water. NEARBY WATERFALLS - Austin Creek Falls, Lookout Falls, Lower Trataka Falls, Prospector Falls, Reveille Falls, Trataka Falls, Tyler Falls, Wildwood Cascades |
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