IRON CREEK FALLS |
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| RATING - 6/10 TYPE OF APPROACH - Roadside DIFFICULTY - Very Easy LOCATION - Illabot Creek Road (FR 16) TYPE - Tiered HEIGHT - 200' WIDTH - 40' |
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| DIRECTIONS - Head
east along Highway 20 and turn south onto Highway 530. In a couple miles, turn left
onto Illabot Creek Road. At somewhere around 8-10 miles, the road goes around a
sharp corner and over Iron Creek (no sign). Iron Creek Falls can be seen from the road.
It is possible to reach the base of the falls by walking up the creek and I
recommend it if you can make it. NEARBY WATERFALLS - East Iron Falls, Upper Hilt Creek Falls |
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While driving up
Illabot Creek Road one winter, we noticed a small volume waterfall on Iron Creek. It
was difficult to see how big it was thanks to a large amount of ice on the cliff
face. The next June I made a drive up the road to discover the falls raging with
water. I headed upstream a little to get a slightly closer view but didn't have time
to make it all the way to the base. I finally made it all the way a month later when
the water level was lower. I've listed the height at 200' because that is what can
be seen from the bottom. I suspect there are many more tiers above this and the
falls may total closer to 600' but I can't prove that right now. I recently made
trip to the falls during the peak of fall colors and the brush in the avalanche area around
the falls was on fire. See the photo below for a good look.
