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Visual Magnitude:

62

Absolute Magnitude:

73

BWR (Class):

2.55  (Class 3)

Scenic Rating:
(graded on a curve)

69 / 100

   Grandeur:

18 / 35

   Scenery:

27 / 35

   Volume:

4 / 10

   Height:

9 / 10

   Width:

3 / 10

English

Metric

Total Height:

2465 feet

751 meters

Tallest Single Drop:

800 feet

244 meters

Number of Drops:

2

Waterfall Type:

Cascade, Segmented

Average Width:

Average Volume:

Maximum Recorded Volume:

Watercourse:

Unnamed

Seasonality:

Perennial

Seasons of Best Flow:

May to October

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Continent:

North America

Country:

USA

State / Province:

Washington

Locality:

North Cascades National Park

Specific Location:

Cascade Pass

Latitude / Longitude:

Related Maps:

USGS Cascade Pass at topozone.com

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Directions:

Unavailable

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Based on the USGS Topographic maps, it appears that Johannesburg Falls descend a total of just over 2400 feet from the originating glacier, culminating in a vertical drop of about 800 feet. Also worthy of note is the changing appearance of the falls. Whether due to an avalanche, or increased stream flow, the bottom part of the falls appears different than several months ago. There are now two side by side, nearly vertical waterfalls which culminate the long series of steep cascades. The fall on the right skips down the mountainside in three drops, while the fall on the left plunges a sheer 800 feet, baring a strong resemblance to California?s Ribbon Falls. More information can be found at the link below.

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http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/waterfall.php?id=417

2004-11-14 - Updated Information and Ratings, Added Link, Added Map link

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