![]() ![]() The climb back up was much easier than the descent. I was again tempted to take a swim in the falls but the water was just too chilly. The climb down was slippery and unstable due to the wet and damp soil but I made it to the bottom. No signs say it’s not allowed, so off I went! Upon further investigation there was a steep and slippery mud-filled hill to descend that would grand access to the bottom of the falls. I couldn’t help but notice a large section of the fencing on the side of it had been bent out of place, where people were obviously climbing through. There’s nothing like breathing the fresh air of the outdoors.įor the less fit and adventurous the falls viewing platform is the end of the line. With no one else around this was great place to sit and enjoy the moment looking down the falls. Upon reaching the end of the trail you’ll see a large wooden platform that offers a great birds-eye view of Toketee Falls. I don’t what it is about the sound of flowing water but it’s always so relaxing! Had I visited in the warmer summer months I would’ve taken a dip in the creek, it looked so refreshing! It’s not the least bit strenuous to reach the end of the trail, so I had plenty of time to stop and take in the nature I was surrounded by. After crossing a small wooden bridge the trail runs along a creek, flowing with bright clear water. If you’ve never seen this person it’s even more beautiful than you’ve imagined. The first thing I noticed beginning the hike was the tall moss-covered trees that the Northwest is famous for. The trail is easy terrain and only 1/3 of a mile to reach the waterfalls. Parking at the trail-head is limited to about 5-6 cars, I arrived early enough in the morning to get the last spot. Hiking Toketee Fallsĭriving to Toketee Falls is quite easy, other than being a good distance from any big cities about 2 hours from Eugene or Bend. While work interrupts while traveling in Oregon, use your Cloud Virtual Desktop and collaborate using hosted SharePoint on any device. Unlike the many other popular waterfalls near Portland there were no large crowds here, making it much more enjoyable. At 113 feet Toketee Falls are not the tallest or grandest falls, but the vibrant colors, 2-tiered falls and unspoiled beauty combine to make Toketee Falls a very special place. ![]() ![]() This chapter taken from the book 100 Hikes in Southern Oregon.It’s well known that Oregon is home to many spectacular waterfalls and Toketee Falls was one of the highlights of my week-long trip to the state. Umpqua Hot Springs doesn’t smell of sulfur, but it has carried enough alkali over the centuries to build a 100-foot dome-shaped rock knoll above the river’s bank. Here the water has seeped through a hot, active fault. Even if the new bridge is not in place, a planked log 200 yards downstream allows adventurers to cross the river.Īfter a soak in the hot springs, return to your car and stroll another section of the North Umpqua Trail upstream to a pair of astonishing cold springs-a roaring gusher and a mysterious waterfall with no apparent source or outlet.Īll the springs in this area resulted when geologically recent High Cascade lava flows buried thousands of stream channels, leaving snowmelt to percolate underground to find an outlet. A new footbridge in the fall of 2010 should reopen the shortest hiking route to Umpqua Hot Springs, where you’ll find a rustic shelter and a series of spa-sized pools as hot as 110° F overlooking the North Umpqua River. ![]()
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