Ladder Creek Falls is a really neat place to stop and do a short hike. There is a long suspension bridge that you have to use to cross the river to get to the falls. The bridge is great as you can stop and look for salmon in the river if the fish are there. When we stopped on the... More

About a 1/2-mile loop trail, with stairs, providing wonderful views of the waterfall plummeting into the narrow channel. From the parking area, the trail is reached by a suspension bridge, from which it is sometime possible to see salmon in the shallow water.

Ladder Creek Falls are a spectacular set of waterfalls carving smooth pathways into the rock and pounding down with such intensity they create their own cool micro climate. The falls are small, compared to some of their North Cascades neighbors, but their grotto-like location and the lush vegetation immediately around them give the place a tropical feel. The hike is... More

A great and informative stop on the road. The falls are beautiful and the walk not too demanding. However, the gardens area is not currently maintained and was a let-down.

Stunning! The hike is an easy one with an amazing view. We were told they do a light show on the falls starting at 9 pm. I'm so glad we didn't miss seeing Ladder Falls.

This waterfall is very nice and only a 0.4 mile hike round trip. It's worth the stop.

If you find yourself passing through the Newhalem area of North Cascades National Park make sure to stop for a quick hike to Ladder Creek Falls. There are a few of stairs, but it is really pretty with the winding stream of water and the mossy waterfall that has carved its way through the rock. As some side entertainment go... More