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Updated July 2026

Boulder River Falls (Feature Show Falls)

Snohomish County, Washington — about 120 ft, taller than most.
Boulder River Falls (Feature Show Falls), a waterfall in Washington
Boulder River Falls (Feature Show Falls), Washington · BlueCanoe · CC BY-SA 3.0

Often called Feature Show Falls, this is the first major waterfall along the Boulder River Trail, where twin spring-fed streams pour off a mossy cliff into the Boulder River roughly a mile from the trailhead. It is frequently mistaken for the smaller Boulder Falls farther downstream.

Height
120 ft
Type
Horsetail
Access
Short Hike
Trail
8.6 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
1,000 ft
Best season
Spring (snow-free, high flow)
Land manager
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (USFS)
Watercourse
Boulder River (tributary streams)

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boulder River Falls (Feature Show Falls) drops about 120 feet. That makes it the 159th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 77% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The Boulder River Trail #734 reaches it about 8.6 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Darrington. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions.

Spring (snow-free, high flow). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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