Christine Falls is a plunging waterfall on Van Trump Creek, roughly 69 feet in two drops (about 32 and 37 feet), famously framed by a historic stone arch bridge. It is reached by a short path to an overlook below the bridge, about 4.5 miles west of Longmire on the road to Paradise.
At 69 ft, it stands above roughly 51% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Its water comes from Van Trump Creek. You'll find it in Pierce, Washington. It is protected within Mount Rainier National Park (NPS).
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. Because it sits right off the road, it makes an easy stop on a longer trip and works for visitors with limited time or mobility. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.1 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Ashford, the closest town.
When to go: Late spring to early summer (snowmelt). Like most waterfalls, Christine Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
