Opal Creek Fall's (Santiam)

Photographer: G. Price

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Opal Creek Fall's - Santiam

Opal Creek Fall's are east of Salem.
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
• After 15.1 miles of pavement road turns to gravel
• After 1.3 miles of gravel the road forks at a sign
• Bear left at the fork where the sign points to Jawbone Flats
  (you'll pass by the path to Henline Falls in 0.2 miles)
• After 7 miles the road ends at a gate
• You'll need a Northwest Forest Pass available at the gate
  (sporting goods stores also sell yearly passes)
• About a quarter mile you will cross a bridge over Gold Creek. To the left is Gold Creek Falls.
• About two miles down the path there will be a dilapidated building off
  to the right. This is Merten Mill. Find a path on the right of the building.
  This will lead down to Sawmill Falls.
• A short distance back up on the path it forks. Take the right fork for the
  Opal Creek Trail, which then crosses a bridge. Turn left to continue on the
  Opal Creek Trail.
• About one mile on the trail you will find Slide Falls