Falls Creek Falls Trailhead
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.9077, -121.9473
- Elevation: 1400 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 1 1/2 hours
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Hikes starting here
- Falls Creek Falls Loop Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
A NW forest pass is not required here
Driving Directions
The Falls Creek Falls hike starts here, northeast of Carson, Washington. To get here from Portland, take I-84 east to the Bridge of the Gods, exit 44. Take the bridge (1 dollar fee) across to Washington, and turn right on Highway 14 heading east through Stevenson. About 5 miles east of Stevenson, at a sign labeled for Carson, turn left onto highway 30 (Wind River Road). Follow 30 north 15 miles, then turn right onto road 3062, which is labeled for Falls Creek. Follow 3062 for two miles to a split in the road. Fork left here and the road ends at the Lower Falls Creek Falls trailhead in 1/2 mile.
Other Notes
While this trailhead may be accessible during mild winters, a gate on the 3062 road indicates that it is closed from Dec 1st- April 1st. The gate is located 1 1/2 miles from the trailhead.
This trailhead is also used infrequently by equestrians. Horses are allowed on the Upper Falls Creek Trail only.