#1 - Coquille River Falls
The falls consist of two segmented tiers. The upper tier drops about 45 feet over a wide, uniform ledge, in three distinct block-type waterfalls. The lower tier drops about 65 feet in a pair of concave horsetails.
The relatively short Coquille River Falls trail is steep and the trail switches back and forth through an amazing stand of undisturbed old-growth of Douglas-fir, Hemlock, and Port-Orford Cedar trees, and ends at the Coquille River Falls.
The falls were named for the river, which is pronounced both "Ko-Keel" or Ko-Kwell after the local Coquille Indian Tribe.
Located in the Siskiyou National Forest. From the city of Myrtle Point, follow Highway 42 south for about 3 miles, and turn right onto the Rogue-Coquille Scenic Byway, signed for the town of Powers. Follow this road, which becomes FR 33, for about 38 miles, to FR 3348, signed for Glendale. Follow FR 3348 for about 1 1/2 miles, to the Coquille Falls trailhead on the left. There is a small pullout for parking at the trailhead.
#2 - Upper Tier Coquille River Falls
From the Coquille Falls trailhead on the left, walk the .05 steep trail down to the Coquille River Falls viewpoint. To reach the Upper Tier, you'll have to scale the steep cliff. there is no trail to this falls.
#3 - Upper Coquille River Falls
Located in the Siskiyou National Forest. From the city of Myrtle Point, follow Highway 42 south for about 3 miles, and turn right onto the Rogue-Coquille Scenic Byway, signed for the town of Powers. Follow this road, which becomes FR 33, for about 38 miles, to FR 3348, signed for Glendale. Follow FR 3348 for about 3 1/2 miles, 2 miles past the Coquille Falls trailhead, a turnout on the left side of the road, where the falls can be seen below. This road is paved, but very narrow, very windy and steep with turn-outs. There is a seasonal waterfall on the right side of the road across from the falls indicating a good marker that you are there.
#4 - Elk Creek Falls
The trail to the falls is short and easy, making it one of the most visited waterfalls in the Coast Range.
Elk Creek is full of waterfalls, but the Elk Creek Falls is the only one accessible. It is believed that there could be up to 11 waterfalls along this route.
#5 - Upper Sru Creek Falls
At the base of the falls, the creek quickly flows down a steep tilted slide. To photograph the falls, you have to carefully maneuver out onto the tilted rock that is very slick and covered with moss. A tangle of vine maples also interfere with the view. So, photographing the Sru Creek Falls is not easy.
This stream was formerly known as Squaw Creek, and we had the falls listed as Upper Squaw Creek Falls in following. The name was changed recently as part of an effort to expunge the use of the word Squaw from place names due to its derogatory connotations. The word Sru is an Athapaskan word for Grandmother.
#6 - Hidden Falls
#7 - East Fork Coquille River Lower Falls
#8 - East Fork Coquille River Upper Falls
#9 - Camp Creek Falls
#10 - Schoolhouse Creek Falls
#11 - Millicoma River Falls
(Five feet of the falls can not be seen in this shot.)
Though the falls is located almost below the road, and can be partially seen from the road during the winter, one must undertake a short bushwhacking trek down a mossy loose boulder field to reach a clear view of the falls. When the surrounding trees are in leaf, the falls won't likely be visible from the road.
But unfortunately, to photograph this falls, you'll need to obtain a "very expensive" permit. The Millicoma River Falls is on private property. For that reason alone, photographing the Falls is not worth the expense.
(I managed to get to this waterfall back when only permission was needed.)
The Millicoma River falls is located on the Weyerhaeuser's Millicoma Tree Farm. As of 2014 Weyerhaeuser requires an annual recreation permit for public access to this area. They only make approximately 1200 permits available each year, at a outrageous cost of $350 per person, and are specific to the permit owner and the Millicoma Tree Farm, so it won't be transferable for other persons or Weyerhaeuser properties elsewhere in Oregon.
#12 - Hewitt Falls
Hewitt Falls sheets out over a wide ledge, and curtains down to where it hits protruding bedrock. But, right before hitting the extended bedrock, the falls hits a bowl like shaped shelf, and the falling water shoots up and out at least 25 feet from the face of the falls in rooster-tail fashion. Though the falls is easily seen head on from the logging road, to view the falls and the rooster tail, you'll have to scramble down a steep sloping embankment and bushwhack to the bottom of the canyon.
The reason why few have seen this falls, is because it is on private property.
Unfortunately, to photograph this falls, you'll need to obtain a "very expensive" permit. For that reason alone, photographing the Falls is not worth the expense.
(I managed to get to this waterfall back when only permission was needed.)
The Hewitt falls is located on the Weyerhaeuser's Millicoma Tree Farm. As of 2014 Weyerhaeuser requires an annual recreation permit for public access to this area. They only make approximately 1200 permits available each year, at a outrageous cost of $350 per person, and are specific to the permit owner and the Millicoma Tree Farm, so it won't be transferable for other persons or Weyerhaeuser properties elsewhere in Oregon.
This waterfall was named for John Hewett, a former foreman for Weyerhauser, who saw the need to preserve natural features, such as this waterfall, within areas designated for logging. A sign near the falls explains the dedication.
#13 - Beulah Creek Falls
Beulah Creek Falls plunges beautifully over a sheer cliff in two distinct fountain like drops. This dual free-fall is a very spectacular view, making Beulah Falls one of the best looking waterfalls in the coast range.
But unfortunately, to photograph this falls, you'll need to obtain a "very expensive" permit. Beulah Falls is on private property. For that reason alone, photographing the Beulah Falls is not worth the expense.
(I managed to get to this falls back when only permission was needed.)
The Beulah falls is located on the Weyerhaeuser's Millicoma Tree Farm. As of 2014 Weyerhaeuser requires an annual recreation permit for public access to this area. They only make approximately 1200 permits available each year, at a outrageous cost of $350 per person, and are specific to the permit owner and the Millicoma Tree Farm, so it won't be transferable for other persons or Weyerhaeuser properties elsewhere in Oregon.
#14 - Kentucky Falls
#15 - Lower Kentucky Falls
#16 - North Fork Falls
#17 - Beaver Creek Falls
#18 - Salamander Falls
#19 - Sweet Creek Falls
#20 - Elk Wallow Falls
#21 - Punchbowl Canyon Falls
The falls drop about 35 feet over a run of about 150 feet, with no individual drop being over 10 feet tall. During low water, it's possible to climb out into the canyon to view different sections of the falls at a more head on perspective.
#22 - Stair Step Falls
#23 - Lower Homestead Falls
#24 - Upper Homestead Falls
#25 - Youngs River Falls
#26 - Beaver Falls
#27 - Upper Beaver Falls
#28 - Drift Creek Falls
#29 - Munson Creek Falls
#30 - Golden Falls
#31 - Silver Falls
The free-fall totals about 130 feet, and another 25-30 feet of cascades among the large boulders below. During the summer, Silver Creek runs very close to dry, but it does flow year round. The falls are located within an "abandoned" and rustic state park, embellished by a small trail system with historic significance.
The trail to the falls was once the Coos Wagon road that connected the Coos Bay area to the Umpqua River. The road was a scenic marvel. The old road once crossed a wooden bridge at the base of Silver Falls, and then climbed the cliff-line and passed precariously next to the top of Golden Falls.