Cataract Falls

Cataract Falls is a waterfall in Pierce, Washington. Cataract Falls is situated nearby to Echo Cliffs, as well as near the peak Mother Mountain.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fay Peak and Mowich Lake Patrol Cabin.

Peak

Fay Peak is a double-summit mountain located in Mount Rainier National Park, in Pierce County of Washington state. It is part of the Cascade Range, and lies seven miles northwest of the summit of Mount Rainier. Fay Peak is situated 2 miles west of Cataract Falls.

Ranger station

Photo: Murderbike, Public domain.

The Mowich Lake Patrol Cabin is one of the oldest backcountry ranger stations in Mount Rainier National Park. Built in 1922, it is located in the western portion of the park and is adjacent to the largest lake in the park. Mowich Lake Patrol Cabin is situated 2½ miles west of Cataract Falls.

Peak

Crescent Mountain, a ridge-like peak standing at 6,715 ft, is located in north-central Mount Rainier National Park, in Pierce County of Washington state. Crescent Mountain is situated 2½ miles east of Cataract Falls.

Latitude

46.942° or 46° 56′ 31″ north

Longitude

-121.81224° or 121° 48′ 44″ west

Open location code

84RWW5RQ+Q4

OpenStreetMap ID

OpenStreetMap feature

waterway=waterfall

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