Conditions — Bingham Falls
Thursday, April 9
31°
Clear
Low rain chance in the next half-day in the short-range outlook.
National Weather Service forecast, updated Apr 8, 11:37 PM.
Rain outlook: Low rain chance in the next half-day in the short-range outlook.
Visit quality
Visit quality (timing read, not a safety rating). Selected: Good.
- Great
- Good
- Fair
- Rough
- Poor
Comfortable window for most plans
Fine for a short pool stop if you accept cold water and slick rock—check gauge and forecast the day you go.
- Cold pool
- Moderate flow
- Tight parking
- Wet rock
- Weekends busier
- Arrive check: Posted signs and any closures at the road and trail
- Arrive check: How hard the water is pushing at the pool before you wade deep
- Arrive check: Whether wet rock above the drop feels too slick for your crew
- Back off if: Water is brown, crashing, or full of debris after big rain
- Back off if: The pull-off is a mess, or the crowd feels unsafe for your group
- Back off if: Ice, short daylight, or unsure footing on the approach
Signals on site
Water
16 cfs on file. Flow step 2 of 5 is a visual spacing read, not safety. Guide flow line: Moderate for the season Clarity: Mostly clear with a little forest color Trend hint: →
Moderate
2/5 · 16 cfs
Footing
Low to moderate
Damp
2/5
Roots and stone stay slick after rain even when the air feels warm.
Light
Daylight hours are a Bingham display estimate, not measured on site.
Bright
3/5 · 9.2h
Mosquitoes
Guide level low
Low
1/5
Ticks
Guide level medium
Moderate
3/5
Access & crowd feel
Parking
Calm
Crowds
Light
Parking detail: Usually manageableTrail: Light to moderateAt water: Varies with the dayBest window: Weekday mornings or an early start on hot weekends when you want a calmer trail.
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