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A short trail leads to Granite Falls Fish Ladder.
Salmonberries (Rubus spectabilis) flank the trail in the summer.
Granite Falls is on the South Fork of the Stillaguamish River.
The falls are at the base of an enormous cliff face.
Some of the infrastructure required to build the platforms on this powerful section of river.
Grated walkways allow for some incredible perspectives on the falls.
Stairs leading down to the viewing area.
Granite Falls Fish Ladder on the South Fork of the Stillaguamish.
Granite Falls is a series of drops that frequently floods in the spring.
The enormous cliff that looms above Granite Falls.
The section of rock in the foreground has been scoured smooth by the higher spring flows.
At lower flows you can get a great perspective on the the effect the currents have had on these boulders over the years.