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USA Spirit Falls

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Spirit Falls is considered by many to be the most beautiful falls in Washington State. The color of the water from the glacial melt is this incredible turquoise, and the surrounding vegetation frames it perfectly. It is a tough spot to hike to, so you will put in some sweat equity, but it is worth it!

*UPDATE: This place is on private property, and the property owner requests no trespassing

Photography Tips

Come on a cloudy day and use a polarizer filter to slow the shutter down to at least 1/2 second to blur the water motion. You will need a tripod.
There are several viewpoints, but the postcard shot is down a steep rock face with a rope. There was running water on the rock, and I didn't trust the rope. A fall would cause injury, so be careful.

Travel Information

Drive to the Cook-Underwood Rd north of Cook along the Little White Salmon River. There is a loop further east, which is confusing, so make certain you get the westerly of the two.
Drive 1.9 miles north and pull out on the right (east) just before the 2-mile signpost. There is an orange marker showing the start of the trail; it is not for the faint of heart. Take hiking sticks; it is about a 1/2 mile trail with almost 1000 feet of elevation loss, which you have to climb back out.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Daytime in fall
Sunrise & Sunset 07:43 - 16:27 | current local time: 10:26
Photo Themes River waterfalls

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