Spirit Falls

on Alex Creek

Photographer: G. Price

back to waterfalls - Cottage Grove


Photograph specifics: speed 0.8S, ISO100, lens 21mm, aperture 14, tripod

Spirit Falls is east of Cottage Grove.
GPS N43º 43.844', W122º 38.487', Elevation above sea level 1900 ft.
Steps 1 thru 7 are the same for Spirit, Moon & Pinard Falls

1. Consult with Cottage Grove Range Station (541-942-5591) for status
   of Forest Service Roads #17 and #1790 before travel
2. Take Cottage Grove exit 174
   
3. Head east on Row River Road
4. Past milepost 4 continue straight onto Shoreview Drive
   (Row River Rd splits off to the left - Shoreview Drive rejoins Row River Rd in another six miles)
5. Past milepost 19 Row River Road ends.
6. Turn left onto Layng Creek Road (aka Forest Service Road #17)
7. About 9 miles later look for Forest Service Road #1790 and turn right.
   (signed for Spirit Falls, Moon Falls and Pinard Falls)
8. Drive up the gravel road for about 150 yards and park at the wide spot
   in the road to the right. There will be a trail sign marked #1413.
9. The path winds around for about ¼ mile. There are no facilities.
   This is part of the watershed for Cottage Grove - so no camping.