Wy'east Falls
Wy'east Falls (also Wyeast Falls or Wy East Falls)[1] is a waterfall on a small tributary of Eagle Creek in Hood River County, Oregon, U.S.
| Wy'east Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hood River County, Oregon, United States |
| Type | Plunge |
| Total height | 140 feet |
| Number of drops | 1 |
The waterfall is formed by Wy'East Creek,[2] a spring-fed stream that plunges 140 feet (43 m) over the Eagle Creek basalt formation. The creek cuts through a narrow and steep ravine and spills off a basalt ledge, plunging in a thin sheet about 10 feet (3.0 m) wide, into a shallow, gravelly pool. The creek then flows for about 300 feet (91 m) before emptying into Eagle Creek shortly downstream of Tunnel Falls.
Name
The waterfall was named Wy'east after the nearby campsite, which in turn takes its name from the local indigenous name for the nearby volcano Mount Hood.[3]
References
- http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Talk:Eagle_Creek_to_Punchbowl_Falls_Hike
- "Oregon Topographic Maps by Topo Zone". TopoZone. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/nws/waterfall.php?st=OR&num=1953 Wy'east Falls at Waterfalls Northwest
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