Fall Creek Falls
Lane County, Oregon
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 160 ft (48.8 m)
- Location
- Lane County, Oregon
- Access status
- Wilderness trail to a signed viewpoint documented
- The walk
- About 1.5 miles to the wilderness boundary, then about one more mile
- Ground & access
- Forest trail that climbs along Fall Creek. The trail crosses active railroad tracks. Shrubs and trees partly block the view.
From the Salt Creek Falls parking, cross the Salt Creek footbridge and follow the Vivian Lake Trail past the top of Diamond Creek Falls. Cross Diamond Creek on the concrete ford, go left at the Vivian Lake Trail sign, cross the railroad tracks, and enter the Diamond Peak Wilderness at the permit box. Climb beside Fall Creek past a glimpse of the lower tier to a short spur on the left with a view of the 80-foot upper tier. Return the same way.
Plan your visit
Salt Creek Falls Observation Site via the Vivian Lake Trail to the Fall Creek Falls viewpoint
The Northwest Waterfall Survey places the Diamond Peak Wilderness boundary at 1.5 miles from the start and the viewpoint about one more mile beyond it. Both figures are one way. Oregon Hikers gives 8.3 miles round trip for the longer hike to Vivian Lake.
Forest trail that climbs along Fall Creek. The trail crosses active railroad tracks. Shrubs and trees partly block the view.
Where to start
Salt Creek Falls Observation Site off Highway 58, about 23 miles southeast of Oakridge, 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. Oregon Hikers lists the Vivian Lake hike for summer into fall.
Before you go
USFS day use fee of $5 per vehicle, or a Northwest Forest Pass or interagency pass. Fill out a free wilderness permit at the box on the trail.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
Diamond Creek FallsOfficial USFS trail and fee site documented120 ft (36.6 m) · Lane County, OR1.1 miN
Salt Creek FallsResearched visit notes286 ft (87.2 m) · Lane County, OR1.5 miN- Lillian FallsLane County, OR7.7 miN
- Salmon Creek FallsClosed for 2026; approach not verifiedLane County, OR17 miNW
- Warm Springs FallsResearched visit notes60 ft (18.3 m) · Douglas County, OR17 miS
- Lemolo FallsPartial guide: trail approach verified; parking unknown.165 ft (50.3 m) · Douglas County, OR18 miS
Clearwater FallsSource-reviewed route and parkingDouglas County, OR24 miS
Moon FallsSource-reviewed route and parkingLane County, OR26 miNW- Upper Trestle Creek FallsForest trail loop passing behind the fallsLane County, OR26 miW