![]() CLEARWATER FALLSĬlearwater Falls is a big impact without much exertion. The first road on the right is where you will turn and drive for about 1/4 of a mile where you will meet the trail head.ĭogs are able to use this trail. You will turn right onto a very rocky, bumpy road and you will drive 1.75 mile. There is NO sign, but trust me that is the way to go. NF-3401 will be right after Poole Creek Campground and before Lemolo Resort on the left side of the road. Your gps will take you onto Birds Point Rd/NF-2610 drive about 4.2 miles from Hwy 138 and then straight onto NF-3401. I will give you exact directions on how to get there because it can get a little confusing even with GPS. I’ve never viewed it from the top because the viewpoint of the bottom is too beautiful to pass by. ![]() There are two ways to view Lemolo, from the top and bottom. Make sure you have your sunscreen and bug spray! The whole hike is 3.2 miles out and back, just be aware that if you go during the winter you may encounter snow. The trek back up is pretty strenuous especially towards the end when you get back to the trailhead as it is completely in the sun. ![]() You can hear the sound of the falls long before you see them and then when you do I guarantee you will be blown away by the lush greenness and powerful beauty of the fall. The trail to Lemolo is a bit rocky with a gradual decline in old growth forest. Lemolo is the tallest along the North Umpqua River at 165 feet. You don’t have to walk but 2/3’s of a mile OUT and BACK on a flat trail making it a super easy spot to reach. It gives you an other worldly feel and if you visit early summer it is surrounded by beautiful wild Rhododendron. Warm Springs Falls is 60 feet tall but my favorite feature of it is that it has thunders of a columnar basalt formation. A great hike for a break from the summer heat but be prepared with your mosquito spray especially close to sunset.ĭogs on leash allowed. Grab your raincoat because you get so close you will get soaked by the mist. This is a quick and easy hike for all levels, especially the kids at 1.1 miles round trip. When you follow this on your GPS you will feel like you are going the wrong way and just as you feel like you need to turn around you find the trailhead. ![]() It’s a great little trek for everyone since it is less than a 1/4 mile from the trailhead to view the falls and is 1.2 miles out and back for the whole hike.ĭogs on leash allowed. It makes up in beauty what it lacks in height as you hike along Mill Creek under cover of mossy green trees. Not far up the road from the Mill Creek Falls trailhead, head towards the quaint town of Prospect and you can take a short hike to view Pearsony Falls. If you continue on the trail past Mill Creek Falls you get a bonus waterfall, Barr Creek Falls a 150 foot fall that gives you an extra special show if we’ve had a lot of rain with double falls!Īlso make sure to check out the Avenue of the Boulders where the kids love to climb around and dip their toes into the water if it is warm enough! PEARSONY FALLS Take the main trail until you come to a big sign on the trail and take a right. Access is a nice wide trail that is a great hike for the whole family. Spring offers the fullest flow but visiting year round you will be delighted with the changes. These falls are the tallest along with a height of 173 feet into the Rogue River Gorge along the Avenue of Boulders. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the very foundation of what living in Oregon is all about our outdoor life! MILL CREEK FALLS The rumble of the waterfall is so loud you feel it in your stomach and the scent of moss and fresh water overwhelms your senses and you can’t believe you are in Oregon. Breath in the cool fresh air and feel the mist as the water tumbles over the rocks. It does not store any personal data.Close your eyes. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". ![]() These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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