Most Elusive Elk Wallow Falls

Photographer: G. Price

back to waterfalls - Florence/Mapleton


Photograph specifics: sports, shutter speed 1/320, ISO400, lens 18mm, aperture 4

1. From Eugene head west on Hwy 126. When nearing Mapleton there will
   be a bridge. Before crossing the bridge there will be a road off to the left.
   That will be Sweet Creek Road. If coming from Florence pass through
   Mapleton and make a right turn to go over the bridge. Right turn after
   the bridge onto Sweet Creek Road.
2. Follow Sweet Creek Road for appr. 10.8 miles to the 2nd named trailhead for Sweet Creek
3. Go down the trail to the creek and turn right to follow Sweet Creek downstream (northwards)
4. Short distance past the landmark I call "Macaque Rock" start looking to the left and above Sweet Creek
5. Elk Wallow Falls will appear behind the foliage on the other side of the creek falling into Sweet Creek
6. If you weren't looking for it you would never see it - total trail distance less than 0.1 mile