Madden Falls | World Waterfall Database

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Madden Falls is one of the most prominent waterfalls in the Squamish Valley. Neighboring Crooked Falls on Sigurd Creek, Madden provides an interesting Beauty versus the Beast comparison. Madden Creek gently wafts in the wind as it plummets thousands of feet to the valley floor, whereas Crooked Falls thunders down a gnarled staircase. Madden Falls stands an estimated 1900 feet tall, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in North America, but because of its small volume, it doesn’t receive much recognition at all. The largest drop leaps a clean 500 feet or so, with three tiers above and five below. The entire series of falls are difficult to see together due to the thick forest on the floor of the Squamish Valley, but the bridge on the Ashlu Main which spans the Squamish River provides a good look at the whole series without any effort.

HISTORY AND NAMES

Madden Falls is the Official name of this waterfall

Our thoughts

Madden Falls isn't a highly regarded waterfall because its not prominently visible despite parts of the falls being easy to see from across the valley, which is a shame because it is a very tall waterfall and even the single 500 foot drop is worthy of note. If a trail were to be established to the bottom of the various lower sections of the falls, we have to imagine it'd be an immensely popular destination.

Location and directions

Madden Falls can be easily seen from the Squamish Valley Road, about 20 kilometers north of Squamish, just before the pavement ends, or from the aforementioned bridge a kilometer further up the main road.

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Additional Nearby Waterfalls

Name of Waterfall	Distance
Crooked Falls	0.66 mi / 1.06 km
Mawby Creek Falls	0.91 mi / 1.45 km
Zenith Creek Falls	2.45 mi / 3.92 km
Tantalus Creek Falls	3.23 mi / 5.17 km
Ashlu Falls	3.62 mi / 5.8 km
High Falls	3.95 mi / 6.31 km
Seratus Creek Falls	4.88 mi / 7.8 km

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Photography tips

Madden Falls is only visible from some distance away, so a good telephoto lens is necessary but super long focal lengths aren't needed. The falls face east in the valley and haze in the air will be problematic when photographing the falls in the afternoon hours. Also be aware of dust trailing from vehicles driving down from the unpaved part of the the Squamish Valley Road.

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