Salt Creek Falls Observation Site and Picnic Area

Salt Creek Falls is Oregon's second highest single drop waterfall, cascading 286 feet (87m). The observation platform at the top of the waterfall is 50 yards (45.720 m) from the parking lot. The platform is wheelchair accessible with railings that accommodate wheelchair sight-lines. A steep trail from the platform to the waterfall's base is short, but is not wheelchair accessible due to numerous stairs.

A loop gravel trail (Salt Creek Falls Trail #3673) with interpretive signage offers a short hike with multiple vantage points along the canyon rim.

Salt Creek Falls Observation Site is normally closed in winter. To access the viewpoint, you can park at the Salt Creek Sno-Park and walk 0.4 miles along the road to the falls.

General Information

The observation platform is wheelchair accessible with railings that accommodate wheelchair sight-lines. The loop gravel trail (Salt Creek Falls Trail #3673) with interpretive signage offers a short hike with multiple vantage points along the canyon rim. The steep trail from the platform to the waterfall's base is short, but is not wheelchair accessible due to numerous stairs.

Salt Creek Falls Observation Site is 23 miles (37.015 km) southeast of Oakridge and approximately 5 miles (8.0467 km) west of Willamette Pass. From Hwy 58 look for the signs, east of milepost 58, turn onto Forest Service Road 5893 and follow the signs. The parking lot is well signed from the main road. 

Salt Creek Falls Observation Site Map

• Part of the Salt Creek Falls Trail #3676
• Connects to Diamond Creek Falls Trail #3598
• Connects to Vivian Lake Trail #3662

WINTER RECREATION

• Salt Creek Sno-Park

Large paved parking lot