Lower Step Falls
Washington · 98-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Lower Step Falls is a waterfall in Washington. It drops roughly 98 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Step Falls (this page) | — | 98 ft | — | — | — |
| Step Falls | 0 mi | 115 ft | — | — | — |
| Loowit Falls | 0 mi | 186 ft | — | — | — |
| Middle Loowit Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Loowit Falls | 1 mi | 36 ft | — | — | — |
| Sheep Canyon Falls | 4 mi | 89 ft | — | — | — |
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How tall is Lower Step Falls?
Lower Step Falls is 98 feet (30 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Lower Step Falls from a major city?
Lower Step Falls is 13 miles from Cougar (about 19 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
46.2264, -122.1882
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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