![]() ![]() While in the area, check out the new Wallowa Falls Campground and enjoy a picnic with a view! Wallowa falls seems more like a long rapid but its location, nested in a deep gorge is beautiful. Wallowa Falls (W27): Take Chief Joseph Trail to Wallowa Falls (and BC Falls – just a few miles away). In less than 3-miles on the trail you’ll find two rivers and Wallowa Lake views, in addition to the falls. Hurricane Creek Falls (W24): Hurricane Creek Falls are located along granite and limestone cliffs and an incredible amount of wildflowers along the Hurricane Creek Trailhead at Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.įalls Creek Falls (W25): This is one of the prettiest waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest! Come see three tiers of this waterfall drop 335-ft and decide for yourself.īC Creek Falls (W26): Located near Wallowa State Park, BC Creek Falls (W26) lies within the Chief Joseph Mountain Trail, approximately an 8-mile out-and-back trail near Joseph. But you can still download a digital version of the Oregon Trail of Waterfalls Map SEE A DIGITAL VERSION OF THE MAP ![]() UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to numerous requests for the physical map we’ve no more copies. Visit with time to make the most of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail and other nearby activities. The waterfall plunges into a pool, south of Santiam Pass, a renowned 4,817-foot mountain pass in the Cascade Range. ![]() Koosah Falls (W47): Koosah Falls, aka Middle Falls, is the second of the three major waterfalls of the McKenzie River, in the center of the Willamette National Forest. It plunges about 100 feet over a naturally formed lava dam. Sahalie Falls (W46): Sahalie Falls, is the first and tallest of three waterfalls on the roaring McKenzie River. Want to see it for yourself? Here’s what you need to know. Tamolitch Falls (W45): Follow the McKenzie river through the old growth forest to Tamolitch Falls, which flows into a lava formed Blue Pool, renowned for its iridescent blue coloring. It’s been written up in many books too, see the titles here. White River Falls (W33): The waterfall is the main focus of the White River Falls State Park and for good reason - the scenic White River plunges 90-feet from a basalt shelf. Umbrella Falls (W23): This popular and family-friendly waterfall is accessible from scenic hiking trails. In Heather Canyon a series of waterfalls tumbles beneath this trail. Upper Heather Canyon Falls (W22): Where the Timberline Trail crosses Heather Creek, is thought to be one of the most scenic areas of Mount Hood. Pencil Falls (W21): This glacier-fed waterfall is in the alpine area of Mount Hood Meadows. Want to hike there? Here’s how this couple did it. It sits in Zigzag canyon with many waterfalls, including Little Zigzag River Falls and Ramona Falls. Yocum Falls (W20): This waterfall is right in the heart of the Mount Hood National Forest. A picturesque stream leads to a photogenic waterfall on this family-friendly trail complete with a picnic table at the very start. Little Zig Zag River Falls (W19): One of Oregon’s hidden gems. Belted Kingfisher are common but it’s the songbirds you’re likely to remember long after they’ve sung their tunes. The trailhead footbridge is the midpoint of a 8-mile stretch of the East Fork of the Hood River hosting nesting Harlequin Ducks. Tamanawas Falls (W18): Bring your binoculars and prepare to see a lot of birds and a stunning waterfall! The falls are AMAZING at 100 feet high and 40 feet wide. Thinking of hiking there? Check out how these bloggers went about their trek. The falls are about 120 feet tall, consisting of a wall of cascades. Ramona Falls (W17): This shaded waterfall is in a forest along the Pacific Crest Trail on the upper Sandy River - on the west side of Mount Hood. Oregon has more than 238 waterfalls across the state (and 1,000+ according to the Northwest Waterfalls Survey).You basically can’t drive more than 30-minutes without passing another waterfall! The Columbia River Gorge has close to 50 notable waterfalls alone… so which one(s) should you add to your list and where should you go? We’ve come up with a list of 66 must-see waterfalls (it’s really more like 80 since we grouped some together). View a digital, clickable, version here right now. We included where to stay, things to do in Oregon, where to eat and of course, where to find some of the very best Oregon Waterfalls. ![]() Our Oregon Trail of Waterfalls Map was created with your planning in mind. It’s certainly not too early to start planning your Oregon vacation that sh ould involve chasing waterfalls. With winter and spring come winter storms and snow pack melt, supplying Oregon scenic rivers the water needed to create our wildly beautiful and renowned waterfalls. Bucket List Vacation for Oregon Waterfall Lovers on this Waterfall Wednesday ![]()
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