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Cline Falls

Deschutes County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Deschutes County, Oregon
Access status
Short riverside trail from the state scenic viewpoint to BLM land at the falls
The walk
1.6 miles round trip
Ground & access
Mostly level trail with a rockier section under the highway bridge. Rocks at the falls; falling hazard and rattlesnakes noted.
Oregon Hikers Field Guide: Cline Falls Hike

The falls are not inside Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint; they are a short walk downriver on Bureau of Land Management land. From the parking near the restrooms, walk up the park entrance road and take the obvious trail down under the junipers above the Deschutes River. The trail passes under the Highway 126 bridge, crosses a flat and part of the old highway, and arrives above the falls. Spur trails lead to the rocks and viewpoints. Do not go south of the park parking area or downriver past the BLM land: both are private property.

Plan your visit

Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, trail down the Deschutes River under the Highway 126 bridge to Cline Falls on BLM land

Oregon Hikers gives 1.6 miles round trip with 30 feet of elevation gain from the state scenic viewpoint to Cline Falls.

Mostly level trail with a rockier section under the highway bridge. Rocks at the falls; falling hazard and rattlesnakes noted.

Where to start

Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, 0.2 mile off Highway 126 about 4.3 miles west of Highway 97 in Redmond. Park near the restrooms or along the short loop road.

Timing & water

Open dawn to dusk. The falls are strongest in winter and spring and can be a trickle once irrigation water is drawn from the river.

Before you go

Oregon Hikers lists a $10 day-use fee.

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

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Waterfall location

Deschutes County, Oregon.

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