Ladder Creek Falls, Newhalem: Photos, Reviews & Location

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5 ★80%
4 ★14%
3 ★4%
2 ★2%
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Newhalem, WA 98283, United States

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+1 360-854-7200

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What is the rating of Ladder Creek Falls?: Ladder Creek Falls is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 330 reviews.
Where is Ladder Creek Falls located?: Newhalem, WA 98283, United States
How can I contact Ladder Creek Falls?: Phone: +1 360-854-7200 · Website: nps.gov

Reviews (8)

Dennis AK 2023 Oct 23

Just a magical place 😍 . Grate , short trails to explore with your kids, and look like falls has a light show at night, but we didn't see it (we're visited during the day) , saved something for our next visit 😊 At the end of the trail you can also get inside Gorge hydroelectric power plant 😏 and see it from the inside

Caitlin Rodgers 2023 Oct 03

Short, easy hike with some interesting history near a waterfall, there are stairs and some up hills but the hike is short and very pretty.

G W 2023 Sep 23

The walk across the suspension bridge was awesome. The path through the forest was excellent too. Be sure to visit the powerplant visitor center too.

Natalie Acheson 2023 Sep 19

Such a cool trail!! So neat to imagine what it would have been like when it was created! It is a somewhat strenuous hike with stairs and hills but so much beauty! Well worth the effort!

Pat McGroyne 2023 Sep 15

Beautiful falls hidden behind the hydro plant. I guess this area was once very well maintained as a garden space. I would have loved to see it in its heyday, but it is a lovely spot to see the waterfall! The adjacent hydro plant has a great little exhibit about power generation in the area, a place to observe the turbines, and restrooms.

James Guse 2023 Sep 01

It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls we have seen. We went up the path as far as we could, and it looks like you can not access the top

Ms. Fancy 2023 Jul 05

Not a bad place to stop, the walking bridge is rather narrow and can get quite congested at times. It is not handicap friendly FYI.
There are a few places to sit on the other side as well as some pretty flowers planted.

TheTJLH 2023 May 21

What a surprise! Although the grounds and gardens are not being kept as originally designed, the area is unexpectedly beautiful and private. The old building is neat and so is the landscape around it. The waterfall is magnificent and powerful! Definitely worth checking out this short hike, especially on a warm day. The icy waterfall mist felt so refreshing.