Snagtooth Creek

Snagtooth Creek features one of the highest plunging waterfalls in Washington south of Mt. Rainier. The creek will take you to the rim of a large amphitheater with amazing views. The falls is notable for its size and also being off the beaten path with relatively few visitors.

As of 2018, a significant rockfall has blocked forest road 9341 at around 46.2300, -121.8285. There is room to park here, and it is easy to hike through the rockfall and continue walking along the road on the other side. Around 1.2 miles from the start, the road turns left and heads directly north. Continue up the road and cut into the timber about 1.5 miles in. Cutting in sooner may be possible to start closer to the falls. Note: A GPS track was not taken on the first descent. The current map route is a rough estimation of the route taken. Update 2023 - reportedly the major rockslide on FR 9341 has been repaired so a fire crew could get up to Snagtooth Creek.

Follow the creek down until you reach Snagtooth falls. There are a couple of small pools to navigate prior to the falls, including a slide, but nothing significant. The falls itself has not yet had a documented descent in the watercourse. While the listed height of the falls from top to bottom is 311' on Waterfalls Northwest, an initial measurement with a 300' rope came up more than 10' short, though it was difficult to tell how short from the top. Natural anchor options here are limited. The first descent team rappelled from a tree DCL at the rim of the cliffband, approximately 260'. This was a free hanging rappel. There are many potential tree anchors along the cliff here but access can be difficult. Use caution and carefully assess any tree anchor you choose to rappel from. Be wary of loose rock and debris.