Diamond Creek Falls

Salt Creek Falls Observation Site via the Diamond Creek Falls Trail to the base of Diamond Creek Falls

Oregon Hikers gives a 3.7 mile lollipop loop with 450 feet of gain. The USFS describes the loop itself as 2.5 miles from the footbridge. The Survey places the spur junction at 1.25 miles and the base a quarter mile down the spur.

Forest trail with rim viewpoints and talus. The spur to the base is steep at the log stairway. Mosquitoes are common early in the season.

Where to start

Salt Creek Falls Observation Site off Highway 58, about 23 miles southeast of Oakridge and 5 miles west of Willamette Pass, via Forest Road 5893. Overflow parking is at Salt Creek Falls Sno-Park 0.4 mile up the road. Do not park along Highway 58.

Timing & water

The observation site is normally closed in winter; then park at the Sno-Park and walk 0.4 mile along the road. Oregon Hikers lists the loop for late spring into fall. Open sunrise to sunset.

Before you go

USFS day use fee of $5 per vehicle, or a Northwest Forest Pass or interagency pass. A Sno-Park permit is needed in winter.