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Tamolitch Falls

Linn County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Linn County, Oregon
Access status
Parking and road construction restrictions
The walk
2.1 miles to Blue Pool
Ground & access
Rough lava terrain and steep pool cliffs. Cold water and jumping have caused serious injuries and deaths.
Tamolitch Falls, OR.
Tamolitch Falls, OR.
Photo creditPhoto: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Walk upstream to Blue Pool. Tamolitch Falls is usually dry; the pool remains spring-fed.

Plan your visit

McKenzie River Trail from Trail Bridge Reservoir

The Forest Service lists 2.1 miles from the southern Trail Bridge approach, approximately 4.2 miles returning the same way.

Rough lava terrain and steep pool cliffs. Cold water and jumping have caused serious injuries and deaths.

Where to start

Official directions use FSR 730, then 2672-655 to the lot. Walk uphill to the trail sign. Do not park on Highway 126 or block EWEB access.

Timing & water

Construction order through September 30, 2027 closes roads 2600-735, 738, 739 and the defined east-bank area. Road 2600-740 is also closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Confirm access with the ranger station; obey barriers.

Before you go

No site fee is listed.

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

Linn County, Oregon.

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