Flanked by snow on the shore, the slight spray of the falls creates ice on the rocks all around. Spokane Falls partially ices over in cold weather. Right off Interstate 9 in the heart of Spokane is Spokane Falls. While the drive to get here is long, seeing it in the depths of a deep freeze will leave you speechless. The spray of the 200-foot Palouse Falls freezes to every nook and cranny, occasionally even freezing the basin at the bottom of the falls. The cold air and lack of sun in the canyon helps transform the falls into an icy paradise. Far from the beaten path, Washington’s official state waterfall is a true delight in the winter. No waterfall trip to Eastern Washington is complete without a detour to Palouse Falls. If you time it right, you can catch a winter fireworks show over the lake. 16 through April 30, so plan ahead to see this winter wonder. The boat ride is an all-day excursion and runs on a varying schedule between Oct. Plunging down 392 feet in two tiers, the falls usually freezes in the winter and is truly spectacular. Along the way, you’ll have a chance to take in the stunning scene of frozen Rainbow Falls. This year-round ferry will take you up Lake Chelan all the way to the remote town of Stehekin. It can be viewed from the road or up close after a less than a 5-mile out-and-back trek.įor a truly unique frozen waterfall experience, head up to Chelan and catch the Lady of the Lake. In the winter, the waterfall freezes to the cliffs in the desert. This 100-foot, low-volume waterfall is a remnant from the great ice-age floods along the Columbia River that created the channeled scablands. One of these wonders is the Frenchman Coulee Waterfall. A short drive from Interstate 90, the scenic road passes geological wonders as it drops to the Columbia River. The first is Frenchman Coulee, just across the Columbia River from Vantage. Waterfalls get fewer the farther east you go in Washington, but two destinations provide memorable adventures in the central part of the state.
Tag on a winter adventure to Reflection Lakes, which is around 5 miles round trip, for a truly memorable day. The size makes Narada even more stunning than Ruby Falls. Icy and snow-covered in the winter months, Narada Falls has two drops, one of 168 feet and one of 20 feet. Those hoping for a longer snow day with proper gear should head past the Ruby Falls Overlook to Narada Falls. The overlook can be reached along a short and sometimes icy path. The 30-foot, two-tiered Ruby Falls wows visitors when it becomes a sheet of ice in the winter. From the scenic vantage point, enjoy the whites and blues from the ice and snow.įarther up Paradise Valley Road, a winter stop at Ruby and Narada Falls offers short outdoor adventures to a few breathtaking, often-frozen falls. This idyllic winter scene is a found on a short, sometimes icy path. The lower falls, 37 feet in height, is perfectly framed by a deep canyon and a rocky bridge. One of the iciest and most accessible waterfalls in Washington is Christine Falls.įound along Paradise Valley Road, Christine Falls is a gem. One spot that is consistently known for frozen waterfalls is Mount Rainier National Park. Although the freeze of Snoqualmie Falls isn’t an annual event, when it does happen, it is a can’t miss experience. What makes this experience so great is that you can see the frozen falls easily from the observation decks or you can hike the trail to the base of the falls. When the region plunges into a deep freeze, the turbulent spray of the 269-foot Snoqualmie Falls builds up masses of ice around the picturesque destination. Lower down Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Falls is a much more accessible and truly spectacular winter waterfall destination. This is a sought-after destination, so arrive early to be guaranteed a parking spot near the road closure. The view of frozen Franklin Falls is worth the effort of hiking there in snowshoes or traction devices. The 135-foot falls dazzles visitors with a breathtaking wall of ice and snow.Ĭlose to Seattle and right off Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Pass, reaching the falls on the winter route is roughly 7 miles in length round trip. The first is Franklin Falls, beloved by outdoor enthusiasts and one of the top winter waterfalls destinations in Washington state. Not only is the region incredible for skiing and snowshoeing, but there are also two scenic waterfalls worth checking out when they freeze. Once the temperatures drop and snow sticks around in the mountain passes, consider a trip to Snoqualmie Pass.
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