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Drift Creek Falls Trail #1378

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Basic info
Distance: 
1.5 miles
Elevation change: 
379 feet
Low elevation: 
532 feet
High elevation: 
911 feet
Permits/fees: 
Recreation pass required
Season(s): 
Spring
Season(s): 
Summer
Season(s): 
Fall
Season(s): 
Winter
Difficulty: 
Easy-Moderate
Usage: 
Hiking
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Description: 

View this 75 foot horsetail type waterfall from a 240 foot suspension bridge that is 100 feet above the creek. A great trail to visit in the spring and fall after the rains have put water in the falls.

Directions: 

Hwy 101 entry – Off Highway 101 south of Lincoln City, north of Salishan. Travel east on Drift Creek Road, right on South Drift Creek Road ¼ mile. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 17. Stay on Forest Service Road 17 to trailhead, approximately, 10 miles.

Hwy 101/Highway 18 entry – At Hwy 101/18 junction travel east 4.5 miles on Hwy 18. Travel south on Bear Creek County Road 3.5 miles. Continue straight 7 miles on Forest Service Road 17 to trailhead.

Further reading: 
Siuslaw National Forest Trail Description
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