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NEWHALEM FALLS

RATING - 13.4

VR - .9 (Tiny)               HR - 6.0                  SR - 8/20

TYPE OF APPROACH - Roadside

DIFFICULTY - Very Easy

LOCATION - Newhalem Area

TYPE - Tiered

HEIGHT - 150'

WIDTH - 15'

Newhalem Falls is located in the town of Newhalem and drops right into the Skagit River from the opposite side.  It can be seen from the little road that runs alongside the River, but the best views require a very short, very easy scramble down to the banks of the Skagit.   This falls runs dry during the summer, but during the rainy season or during spring melt, it can be very nice.  Bring the kids to see this falls and nearby Ladder Creek Falls on your way to Winthrop.

DIRECTIONS - Take HWY 20 east to the town of Newhalem.  Turn at the second right, just before the highway turns to the left and park in the little lot.  Walk down the road a short distance until the falls can be seen dropping into the Skagit on the other side.

NEARBY WATERFALLS - Big Devil Falls, Gorge Creek Falls, Granite Gorge Falls, Ketchum Creek Falls, Ladder Creek Falls, Newhalem Creek Falls

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