Elkhorn Falls*

on the Little North Santiam River

Photographer: G. Price

back to waterfalls - Salem

Month: June

Elkhorn Falls is east of Salem.
Trail Start GPS N44º 50.038', W122º 21.036', Elevation above sea level 1260 ft.
Falls GPS N44º 50.233', W122º 20.596', Elevation above sea level 1230 ft.
Directions:

On I-5 exit onto Hwy 22 and head east towards Stayton
In 22 miles - at second yellow light just east of Mehama - turn left onto North Fork Road SE
At milepost 13.6 turn right onto Elkhorn Drive SE
After ½ mile park on the left to access Little N. Santiam Trail No. 3338
at the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area

The trail will lead to side trails for Elkhorn Falls in about 0.7 miles.

Lower Tier of the Falls with a Pool (very rocky area makes it difficult to reach)

Appr. ½ mile from Elkhorn Falls will be an obstructed view of Triple Falls.

* named for nearest geographical feature
URL: http://oregonwaterfalls.net/elkhorn.htm