Falls Creek Falls Day Hike

-Trail Name: Falls Creek Falls

-Enter/Exit Point: Falls Creek Falls Trailhead

-Trail Type: In-and-out

-Difficulty Level: Easy

-Distance: 3.4 Miles

-Elevation: 850 feet

-Guide: https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Falls_Creek_Falls_Hike

-Review: Falls Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall 355’ waterfall that is a fairly easy hike to. You will need a pass to park at the trailhead and you’d better show up early if you want to get a parking spot. The road to the trailhead is a little rough but doable in a car.

The trail follows and occasionally cross (via bridges) Falls Creek. The forest in the area is lush and often a bit cooler than the towns nearby. Access to the creek is not always easy so it’s best to pack plenty of water and snacks. The waterfall has a dramatic reveal as you see it peek through the woods as your round a corner. The viewing area has numerous different places to stop and enjoy the mist coming off of the falls but do be careful as it can be slippery and is steep in spots. The hike out is almost entirely downhill and offers views of the creek below the trail.

-Rating: Come Back!

Rating Guide:

-Gram it: Check out the pictures on Instagram because this one is not worth seeing in person

-Hike it: It’s short and sweet. Might as well knock it out in a day

-Bag it: Pack a bag and spend the night

-Bring a friend: Easy enough to bring a friend. Maybe this is where you can introduce someone to backpacking.

-Come Back: I will keep doing this trip it’s so good.