Nooksack Falls
Nooksack Falls
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Journey818920
Washington25 contributions
Aug 2021
very close to the road. plenty of parking, lots of dogs, amazing falls, worth the stop.
Lots of chain link fencing to keep humans safe and limit amazing photos
Lots of chain link fencing to keep humans safe and limit amazing photos
Written August 20, 2021
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Christina B
Louisiana2,613 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Take the time to make this stop. The turn off leads to a gravel road that you’ll take for about 1/4 of a mile down. Great views from the bridge. Then walk down to see the falls. They are massive & beautiful!! It’s a short walk down. Short Natural trail with lots of roots & uneven terrain.
Written August 4, 2021
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George N
Seattle, WA3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
My wife and I are waterfall watchers. On our anniversary celebration we viewed the beautiful Nooksack Falls. We photographed what we called ‘The Face in the Falls.’ Can you see it in the attached photo? (We outlined it). This face in the fall made our anniversary special and memorable.
Written July 15, 2022
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TeamTK12
45 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
The falls are beautiful and worth a stop on your way up to Mt. Baker. I'm not sure that I'd make it my single destination as there isn't any real hiking around the falls. Essentially you get out, do a short walk to the falls and turn around. They are beautiful though!
Written November 11, 2014
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Mike
Newport Beach, CA1,110 contributions
Oct 2020
Easy to find right off the highway and a very easy stroll. These falls are absolutely beautiful. Well worth the stop.
Written October 7, 2020
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TonyCoolidge
Austin, TX750 contributions
Jul 2019
On the way to visit Mt. Baker, or Artist Point to be more specific, one should stop by Nooksack Falls along the way. After parking, it is just a short hike through beautiful rain forest. The roar of the falls can be hear before spotting it. It's not a bad scenic site, but worth the short time it takes to visit it.
Written August 18, 2019
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TarvinderTanya
Bellingham, WA70 contributions
Aug 2018
This hidden gem, takes your breath away. Sound of the falling water, color of the water and the scenery....MARVELOUS
Written March 19, 2019
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jrftrav16
241 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Just outside Glacier on the way to the Mount Baker Ski Area is a nice little falls as tributaries of the Nooksack fall into a horseshoe bend in the river. Watch for a sign on the right side of the highway heading uphill towards Mount Baker between mile 40 and 41. The single lane gravel access road is a bit tricky, but there is a parking area adjacent to, but just out of sight, of the falls. The water flow was full over the Memorial Day weekend
Written July 6, 2018
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LiketoeatCincinnati
Cincinnati, OH2,499 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This is just off the Baker Scenic Hwy between mile markers 40 & 41. You have to exit to another rougher road and drive about a quarter mile or more back. The walk from the small parking lot is short but rough. The falls are wonderful and are easy to access.
Written July 3, 2018
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Rainier72
Lynnwood, WA746 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Nooksack Falls is a very easy waterfall to get to by car and by foot. Just a short drive on a dirt road off the Mount Baker Highway leads to a small parking lot. Near the trailhead is a sign with the history of the falls and the area. It's a very short walk down to the falls. A bit tricky doing down and rockier near the fence, but well worth the effort. The falls were spectacular especially being spring and all the snow the area got this winter. In spite of the fence, you can still get great pictures of the falls and gorge below. West of Nooksack Falls and near Glacier by the bridge is a small parking lot for the Horseshoe Bend hike. If you're looking for a very easy walk along a river, this is a great place. The Nooksack River was pretty full and made for even more of a spectacular walk. We didn't walk the whole path. Just about a mile or so until we got to the bench by the river. Nice place to sit and enjoy the power of the river. The part of the trail we took was mainly flat, but I hear it may go up more after the spot we stopped at. If you're looking for a great place to escape to and beat the heat, both Nooksack Falls and Horseshoe Bend are both great options.
Written July 2, 2017
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marlar s
Los Angeles, CA
Hi, where can we find Fall color leaves in Bellingham?
M B Y
Whidbey Island, WA26 contributions
Recent wind storms have taken down most of the leaves. The latter part of October is usually best for color along both the Mount Baker highway 542 and Chuckanut Drive. However, those are both great drives at any time of year, in any weather. The views are always spectacular, and never the same twice!
Nooksack Falls (Bellingham) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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