logo.jpg (20892 bytes)


MIDDLE SANDY CREEK FALLS

RATING - 38.0

VR - 6 (Med)               HR - 4.0                  SR - 14/20

TYPE OF APPROACH - Bushwhack

DIFFICULTY - Extremely Difficult

LOCATION - Mt. Baker Recreation Area

TYPE - Tiered

HEIGHT - 50'

WIDTH - 10'

ELEVATION - 4175'

GPS - N 48 44.042', W 121 47.719'

Middle Sandy Creek FallsThis is the smallest of the three waterfall on the upper reaches of Sandy Creek proper.  It's still a very impressive waterfall though.  The large volume of Sandy Creek is funnelled into a narrow gap in the bedrock and launched out in a massive spray of thundering water.  Unlike the other waterfalls in the area, this one is fairly well surrounded by brush, making it a little difficult to get a clear view.  While it's not necessarily a pretty waterfall, this one is very powerful and it is certainly worthy of your investigation if you're in the immediate area.  I was actually slightly disappointed that this waterfall wasn't a little taller, but it's still a great one.

DIRECTIONS - Follow the directions to Upper Sandy Creek Falls.  Continue following the North Fork of Sandy Creek downstream.  It's probably easiest just to rockhop downstream at creek level.  About 1/4 of a mile below the upper falls you will have to head into the brushy woods on the south side of the creek to get a clear view.  If you've made it this far the short climb won't bother you.

NEARBY WATERFALLS - Andesite Falls, Double Falls, Kathryn Falls, South Squak Glacier Falls, Squak Glacier Falls, Upper Sandy Creek Falls
AADDITIONAL PICTURES (CLICK TO ENLARGE) AND VIDEO
Side view of Middle Sandy Creek Falls    

HOME/a>     WHATCOM COUNTY     LINKS     BEST IN THE NW     WATERFALLS FOR KIDS     FLICKR     FACEBOOK      STORE