Grant Purcell Falls
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krazykatzen
N 46° 40.182 W 121° 35.234
10T E 608066 N 5169429
Located in La Wis Wis Campground just outside Rainier National Park, where a short trail leads to a small, but very approachable series of small cascades.
Waymark Code: WM4FT3
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2008
Views: 32
Purcell Falls is within the La Wis Wis campground of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The trailhead to the falls is located halfway through the C loop of the campground, and is a short .25 mile hike to the falls.
The falls are a collection of four inviting cascades, with the largest being about 25' tall. The stream plunges into a series of small pools and then is channeled along chutes between the tiers. Trails lead to all sections of the falls, and some of the pools are perfect for a quick dip into frigidly cold water on a hot summer day.
Be careful of slippery rocks and shifting logs! Also, be respectful of nature and leave no trace; take care not to trample plants, moss, or cause erosion. Don't let children throw rocks, as birds nest in the sheltered cavities along the cliffs (we were lucky to see a nest of winter wrens on our visit).
Type: Tiered
Watercourse: Purcell Creek
Waterfall Height: 70
Seasonality: Perennial
Seasons of Best Flow: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Viewpoint: Middle
Path Up and Down: Full
Walk Behind: Not at all
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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