McDowell Creek Waterfalls
Photographer: G. Price
back to waterfalls - Lebanon/Sweethome
Royal Terrace GPS N44º 27.826', W122º 40.77', Elevation above sea level 925 ft.
High flow winter and greener low flow summer
Photograph specifics: AE mode, 1/80, ISO400, lens 21mm, aperture 5.6 (large picture)
Lower McDowell Creek Falls
Crystal Pool Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Majestic Falls
McDowell Creek Waterfalls are east of Lebanon
Four waterfalls are linked to a common trail split by a paved road.
Total hiking distance < 1 mile.
- Lower McDowell Creek Falls
- Royal Terrace Falls
- Crystal Pool Falls
- Majestic Falls
Directions:
- From I-5 exit onto Hwy 20 and head east towards Lebanon
(pronounced le-buh-nun)
- Four miles east of Lebanon turn left onto Fairview road and
bear right at the T-junction (road to McDowell Creek Park)
- Appr. 0.9 miles bear left to stay on McDowell Creek road
- Another 7.6 miles turn right into the parking area for McDowell Creek Park
Path starts at end of parking area. Lower McDowell Creek Falls
is visible as you cross the bridge (face on views are available near
the picnic tables). Crossing the bridge, the path leads to Royal Terrace Falls
in less than half a mile. Following the path away from this
waterfall will eventually lead to a paved road in appr. 0.3 mile. Cross this
road and link up with the remainder of the path. It will lead to Crystal Pool
Falls and farther up will be Majestic Falls.
Rest facilities available at parking area.
Note: each fall has an individual parking area.
URL: http://oregonwaterfalls.net/mcreekf.htm