Posted in Oregon Nature August 25, 2021 by

This 2-Mile Trail In Oregon Leads To A Double Waterfall And A Scenic Overlook

There’s no shortage of waterfalls here in Oregon. Go for a hike, and you’re likely to stumble upon a well-known waterfall or small, seasonal treasure. Columbia River Gorge, for example, is home to 90 waterfalls — and that’s on the Oregon side alone! Deschutes National Forest is another waterfall treasure trove, and that’s where you’ll find a two-mile trail that leads to a double waterfall *and* a scenic overlook, not to mention one of the best-known falls in the state.

During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.
Located within the stunning Deschutes National Forest, the Tumalo Falls Day Use Area is home to several stunning waterfalls and scenic trails.
Grant Wylie/iStock via Getty Images Plus
Of course, Tumalo Falls is the headliner here, and you can actually see this epic waterfall just .25 miles from the eponymous Tumalo Falls trailhead!
Andrew Kearns/Flickr
Tumalo Falls is a striking, 97-foot fall that pours into Tumalo Creek in a thunderous rush of water.
Bonnie Moreland/Flickr
There's a scenic overlook at the start of the trail that offers jaw-dropping views of this glorious cascade—and phenomenal photo ops, too!
Mike Whitmarsh/AllTrails
But it's not the only wondrous waterfall in the area. You'll find additional falls upstream along Tumalo Creek and its tributary, Bridge Creek.
Laura M/AllTrails
To see these falls, you'll take the Tumalo Falls and Double Falls Trail, a two-mile, out-and-back trek that's a dream for Oregon waterfall chasers.
Kirt Edblom/Flickr
This easy hike follows Tumalo Creek, and after about a mile, you'll happen upon Double Falls.
Moritz Wolf/Getty Images
As its name suggests, Double Falls is a delightful double waterfall found along the trail. It drops 30 feet and then 20 feet, with about a mile in between. You'll be dazzled by this sublime natural spectacle!
Moritz Wolf/Getty Images
You can hike further up Tumalo Creek to see even more smaller waterfalls if you have time.
Blase Kornacki/AllTrails
And trust us—you'll most definitely want to make time for all these winsome little waterfalls!

Have you hiked the Tumalo Falls and Double Falls Trail before? Were you as dazzled by the beautiful falls along the trail as we are? Share your experiences with this waterfall hike in Oregon in the comments below!

Looking for another big waterfall adventure in Oregon? Head over to Lincoln City and hike the Drift Creek Falls Trail!

Address: Tumalo Falls Trail, Oregon 97703, USA