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Royal Terrace Falls

Linn County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Linn County, Oregon
Access status
County park trail to a footbridge view documented
The walk
About one-quarter mile to the footbridge
Ground & access
Gravel trail and footbridges. Stone staircase to the upper viewpoint.
Oregon Hikers Field Guide: McDowell Creek Falls Loop Hike
Royal Terrace Falls, OR
Royal Terrace Falls, OR
Photo creditPhoto: Bonnie Moreland from Oregon, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Royal Terrace Falls drops about 119 feet in tiers on Fall Creek. From the first (lower) parking area, cross the footbridge over McDowell Creek and follow the gravel trail to a junction. Go left to the footbridge below the falls. A stone staircase climbs beside the falls to a small viewing platform at the top. Return the same way or continue on the loop to Majestic Falls.

Plan your visit

McDowell Creek Falls County Park lower lot to the Fall Creek footbridge below Royal Terrace Falls

The Northwest Waterfall Survey gives one-quarter mile from the main parking lot to the bridge below the falls. The figure is one way. Oregon Hikers gives 1.8 miles for the full park loop.

Gravel trail and footbridges. Stone staircase to the upper viewpoint.

Where to start

Lower parking area of McDowell Creek Falls County Park on McDowell Creek Drive, about 7.7 miles from Fairview Road off Highway 20. Vault toilets at the lower lot.

Timing & water

Oregon Hikers lists the loop as open all year. The falls shrink to trickles in the dry season; late fall into early summer is best.

Before you go

Oregon Hikers lists no fee for parking.

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

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Waterfall location

Linn County, Oregon.

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