Borderline Falls
Washington · 20-foot drop · Alpine Lakes Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Borderline Falls is a waterfall in Washington. It drops roughly 20 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
There are a total of 3 waterfalls on the 2 forks of the Miller River. Below is a description for all of them:
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borderline Falls (this page) | — | 20 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Immigration Falls | 1 mi | 20 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Engle Falls | 2 mi | 489 ft | — | — | — |
| Kanim Falls | 3 mi | 280 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Goat Creek Falls | 3 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Florence Falls | 4 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
Related waterfalls
On the same watercourse (Miller River)
- Florence Falls141 ft
- Immigration Falls20 ft
Similar height (~20 ft)
- Allatoona Falls20 ft
- Barrier Falls20 ft
- Bittersweet Falls20 ft
- Bridesmaid Falls20 ft
- Cheever Falls20 ft
Questions visitors ask about Borderline Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Borderline Falls?
Borderline Falls is 20 feet (6.1 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Borderline Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Borderline Falls is inside Alpine Lakes Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Borderline Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Alpine Lakes Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Borderline Falls?
No entrance fee. Alpine Lakes Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Borderline Falls from a major city?
Borderline Falls is 8 miles from Baring (about 12 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
47.6592, -121.4123
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_River_Waterfalls
Wikidata (Q6859236)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6859236
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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