Shriner Fork Cascades is a waterfall in Pierce County, Washington, in the Cascades region, with a total height of about 124 feet. It lies about 32.8 miles southeast of Crocker and roughly 41.6 miles southeast of South Hill as the crow flies.
At 124 feet it is taller than the typical Washington waterfall of about 82 feet, ranking 340th of 941 with a recorded height. The tallest single drop is 37 feet. The water comes down as a tiered waterfall, falling in several distinct steps one after another, combined with a horsetail character. It falls in 6 drops.
The Cascades are a high volcanic range of snow-capped peaks, deep glacial valleys and dense conifer forest of Douglas fir, western hemlock and true firs, with abundant rain and snow on the western slopes. Basalt cliffs and lava flows give the region one of the highest concentrations of waterfalls in the country.
There are 316 recorded waterfalls in Pierce County. Sequestered Falls, a 56-foot horsetail waterfall, is under a mile away. Fawn Falls, a 19-foot veiling plunge waterfall, is under a mile away. Lumber Mill Falls, a 32-foot curtain waterfall, is under a mile away.
Shriner Fork Cascades is located at 46.8265° N, 121.5166° W. The listing is based on the World Waterfall Database, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The exact position has not yet been verified on aerial imagery, so treat the map pin as approximate. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this waterfall yet.