Deception Falls is a waterfall that flows from
Deception Creek just over
Stevens Pass, approximately 1856 feet above sea level, located in the U.S. state of
Washington
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. Shortly downstream Deception Creek empties into
Tye River. While flow may run dry in the late season, Deception Falls trail remains open in the Summer and Falls seasons.
Deception Falls is located north of
Interstate 90
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in the
Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest. A hiking trail leads from a parking area to the falls.
Location
Deception Falls is located in the Stevens Pass, a short distance from the
Pacific Crest Trail, Northwest Washington. Two unnamed waterfalls are found upstream and
Alpine Falls,
Log Choke Falls, and
Monkey Cage Falls are just downstream towards Tye River. The waterfalls are located along
highway 2 and 8.5 miles east of the community of
Skykomish, Washington and the same distance West of Stevens Pass ski resort. Access is found through the Deception Creek Trailhead off Forest Road 6088, which connects to
U.S. Route 2.
See also
*
List of waterfalls in Washington
Notes
Waterfalls of Washington (state)
Waterfalls of King County, Washington
Tiered waterfalls
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