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BC Creek Falls

Wallowa County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Wallowa County, Oregon
Access status
Established trail from Wallowa Lake Trailhead to a footbridge at the falls
The walk
2.9 miles round trip, 700 feet of elevation gain
Ground & access
Rocky tread, four switchbacks up a steep slope, talus crossings and a clifftop viewpoint. Horse and mule trains use the trailhead area.
Oregon Hikers Field Guide: BC Creek Falls Hike

From the Wallowa Lake Trailhead at the south end of Wallowa Lake, head right on the West Fork Wallowa River Trail at the junction a few yards in. At the junction with the Chief Joseph Mountain Trail, bear right, then keep left at the sign for the campground. The trail crosses the West Fork on a footbridge, switchbacks up a steep slope and traverses to BC Creek. A railed single-log footbridge crosses the creek, with the falls cascading above and below it. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Wallowa Lake Trailhead, West Fork Wallowa River Trail and Chief Joseph Mountain Trail to the footbridge at BC Creek Falls

Oregon Hikers gives 2.9 miles round trip with 700 feet of elevation gain from the Wallowa Lake Trailhead to BC Creek Falls.

Rocky tread, four switchbacks up a steep slope, talus crossings and a clifftop viewpoint. Horse and mule trains use the trailhead area.

Where to start

Large Wallowa Lake Trailhead at the end of Power House Road, 0.5 mile up from a signed fork at the south end of Wallowa Lake. Restrooms and picnic area.

Timing & water

Oregon Hikers lists the hike for summer through mid-fall.

Before you go

Oregon Hikers lists a $10 day-use fee for Oregon residents, $12 for non-residents, or an annual State Parks pass. Sign in for a wilderness permit if going farther than BC Creek Falls.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Wallowa County, Oregon.

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