Pine Creek Falls

Hidden Sanctuary

Photographer: G. Price

back to waterfalls - Oakridge


Photograph specifics: aperture value, shutter speed 1/4, ISO100, lens 31mm, aperture 11, tripod

Pine Creek Falls is south of Oakridge.
GPS N43º 33.188', W122º 26.691', Elevation above sea level 2200 ft.
Directions:

  1. From I-5 take exit 188A for HWY 58
  2. ¼ mile past milepost 37 - east of Oakridge - head south at road signed for Hills Creek Dam / Kitson Springs
  3. After 0.5 mile turn right onto Road #21
  4. In another 14 miles turn sharply left onto gravel Road #2124 (short distance past Little Pine Openings)
  5. 2 miles from the #21/ #2124 junction you will see a sign on the left for Pine Creek
  6. Find a wide spot in the gravel to the right a short distance up the hill past the sign
  7. Walk back to the creek and just left of the sign to find a path downwards
Waterfall is well hidden from view from the road.
You will be walking in greenery once on the path, essentially walking in the creek.
There are some camping and picnic facilities on Road #21.

URL: http://oregonwaterfalls.net/pine.htm