Hidden Creek Falls

RATING - 26.0

VR - 4.0 (M/S) HR - 5.0 SR - 6/20

TYPE OF APPROACH - Trail

DIFFICULTY - Medium

LOCATION - Baker Lake Trail

TYPE - Cascades

HEIGHT - 85'

WIDTH - 15'

GPS - N48 44.319, W121 33.240

ELEVATION - 1183'

DIRECTIONS - Follow Baker Lake Road to its end at the Baker River Trail. Begin hiking along the trail and in about 1/2 a mile take the massive suspension bridge over the Baker River onto the Baker Lake Trail. Follow this trail for about 1.5 miles to Hidden Creek. A very faint boot path can be followed on the north side of the creek for a view from the base.

I've known about this waterfall since I first became obsessed with the subject, but for some reason I had never taken the time to visit. Hidden Creek runs through a massive canyon as it nears Baker Lake. The Baker Lake Trail travels right over the top of the creek via a really cool bridge. From the bridge, hikers can catch a glimpse of the creek tumbling over a series of large boulders. Bushwhacking alongside the creek will reveal a sketchy view of the lowest of what may be over 1000' worth of actual waterfall. Unfortunately, the hill that must be climb up to see even this bottom tier is extremely steep and hazardous. It's really not worth the hike just to see the waterfall, but if you're already hiking the trail, there's no reason not to stop and admire the view. If a view of the rest of the waterfall was possible, the rating would skyrocket. During the afternoon, it is possible to see parts of the upper sections of the waterfall from across Baker Lake.

Baker River Suspension Bridge

Hidden Creek Falls from the trail

Peek through the trees at an upper portion