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Double Falls

Deschutes County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Deschutes County, Oregon
Access status
Forest trail past Tumalo Falls to cliff-top viewpoints
The walk
About a mile upstream from the top of Tumalo Falls; total from the trailhead not stated
Ground & access
Steady climb on the North Fork Trail. Mountain bikes ride up this trail. The first viewpoint is at a sheer cliff edge; keep children close.
Oregon Hikers Field Guide: Tumalo Falls Trailhead

Double Falls is an 89-foot, three-tier waterfall on Tumalo Creek upstream of Tumalo Falls, west of Bend. From the Tumalo Falls Trailhead, walk to the first viewpoint of Tumalo Falls, then hike up the North Fork Trail to the walled overlook at the lip of Tumalo Falls. Rejoin the North Fork Trail and continue upstream. A viewpoint gives a head-on view of the lowest two tiers of Double Falls from the top of a cliff; a little higher, another viewpoint shows the upper tiers. Return the same way. Oregon Hikers suggests Double Falls as the turnaround point for families.

Plan your visit

Tumalo Falls Trailhead up the North Fork Trail past Tumalo Falls to the Double Falls viewpoints

The Northwest Waterfall Survey says to continue upstream about one more mile past the top of Tumalo Falls to the first viewpoint, then about 300 feet more for trailside views of the upper tier. No source gives the distance from the trailhead to the top of Tumalo Falls.

Steady climb on the North Fork Trail. Mountain bikes ride up this trail. The first viewpoint is at a sheer cliff edge; keep children close.

Where to start

Tumalo Falls Trailhead: from Bend take Galveston Avenue, which becomes Skyliners Road, cross a one-lane bridge and turn left on gravel FR 4603 for 2.4 miles. If the lot is full, park along the road below the last bridge. Restrooms and picnic area.

Timing & water

Oregon Hikers lists summer into fall for the Tumalo Falls Loop. Dogs must be leashed on the North Fork Trail.

Before you go

Northwest Forest Pass required.

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

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Deschutes County, Oregon.

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