Angeline Falls is a large

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located on an unnamed

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of the West Fork Foss River in

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. It is a

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type waterfall high and more than wide. The waterfall is perennial and flows from the outlet of Angeline Lake to the head of Delta Lake. It is at 47.58340^oN, 121.31034^oW. Angeline Falls is located where the subterranean outlet of

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rises out of the sheer cliff. According to the Northwest Waterfall Survey, it is "among the best in Washington State" and ranks number 9 in a list of best waterfalls in the

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. Access to the spectacular falls is considered difficult, only recommended for experienced hikers, and includes potentially waist-deep wading through a water outlet across a logjam, to the east shore of Delta Lake for the best view.

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Northwest Waterfalls Survey, ''Angeline Falls''
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Northwest Waterfalls Survey, ''Angeline Falls''
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Northwest Waterfalls Survey, ''Best of the Northwest''
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