Hatchery Falls

RATING - 12.0

VR - 2.0 (Sm) HR - 4.0 SR - 4/20

TYPE OF APPROACH - Bushwhack

DIFFICULTY - Very Difficult

LOCATION - South Skagit Highway

TYPE - Tiered

HEIGHT - 65'

WIDTH - 15'

DIRECTIONS - No directions provided. Dangerous access.

Hatchery Creek Falls is a three-tiered waterfall located in a very deep and rugged canyon near the lower stretches of Finney Creek. Getting to the waterfall is an extremely arduous process that is probably not worth the trouble. The waterfall begins with a 20' tall cascade before turning a corner and dropping over a pretty 20' tall fan. The creek then plunges an additional 25', finishing the falls. Unfortunately, a big landslide has found its way into the creek right around the falls, dropping an assortment of tree parts that tend to block any views and generally uglify the scene. Were it not for this landslide and the clutter it has caused, this would probably be a very pretty waterfall.

If you find yourself in the area, there appears to be a small waterfall just upstream from the road on the next major creek past Hatchery Creek (another mile up the road). It looks like it's only 20 or 30 feet tall, but should be easy to get to. I may eventually head back into the area to check this spot out as well.