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Fall Creek Falls

Deschutes County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Deschutes County, Oregon
Access status
Established wilderness trail; permit required in summer
The walk
About 1/3 to 1/2 mile from the trailhead, depending on the source
Ground & access
Dusty, rutted wilderness trail with a gentle climb at first. Unmarked side paths to the falls.
Oregon Hikers Field Guide: Green Lakes via Fall Creek Hike

Fall Creek Falls is a broad 30-foot drop on Fall Creek in the Three Sisters Wilderness. From the Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trailhead, take the Green Lakes Trail, which crosses Fall Creek after entering the wilderness and follows the creek up its west bank. A spur on the right leads to a view of the falls; unmarked paths also lead down to the top and base. Return the same way, or continue up the trail past more small falls toward Green Lakes.

Plan your visit

Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trailhead on the Cascade Lakes Highway, Green Lakes Trail to a spur view of Fall Creek Falls

Northwest Waterfall Survey gives about 1/3 mile on the Green Lakes Trail to the creek just above the falls. Oregon Hikers places the spur to the falls view after the first half mile.

Dusty, rutted wilderness trail with a gentle climb at first. Unmarked side paths to the falls.

Where to start

Large parking circle at the Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trailhead on the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway, about 24 miles from Bend.

Timing & water

Oregon Hikers lists the hike for summer to early fall. The Cascade Lakes Highway and trail are under snow in winter.

Before you go

Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required. A Central Cascades Wilderness Permit is required June 15 to October 15: $1 per person for day use, $6 for overnight.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Deschutes County, Oregon.

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