Watson Falls

This review is for Watson Falls which was a ~0.8 miles round trip that took ~45 mins to complete. One of my favorite waterfalls from this road trip! Amazing views of the waterfall and surroundings! Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/NrmjRxGXTUo

Fun hike and a lovely, tall falls! The road to the trailhead is clear currently, but the parking is not. We had to park right on the road, without much ability to get off at all...so we took turns on the trail. Right now the 1 mile loop is a mix of surfaces...dry, mud, ice, and snow. It's a slight incline winding up to the top. Sweet trail, along the stream much of the way, with one tree down to traverse as of last weekend. Every time you think you've reached the viewpoint the trail continues on closer, leaving you with multiple viewpoints to take in the falls. You'll easily spot the loop sign to head back down, but you can continue up higher from there. I didn't go up the very top, but you don't have to to get a great look. Just one in a line of great falls along the 138. A "don't miss"!

Wasn't expecting to see such a magnificent waterfall when I visited family in south-central Oregon. This stop is along Route 138 and absolutely worth stopping at. First of all, it's FREE; perhaps my favorite price. The hikes up to the falls are fairly easy and short, though there are some slick rocks to be mindful of. Dogs are allowed, there is plenty of parking, and restrooms are available (though are just pit toilets. Bring your hand sanitizer!) Best of all, the waterfalls are massive and you can go right up to them. Don't get me wrong, Multnomah Falls is stunning but it gets super crowded (and is mildly overrated.) These falls though, you can go under them to get soaking wet and get an awesome look at the rocks around them. While it's not as large as Multnomah Falls, it appears more dramatic with the basalt cliffs that drop right off. If you're driving on this route and get a chance to stop, I highly recommend it even if you're just getting off the road to take a break. It doesn't take long to see the falls, and is overall a great place to stop off at.

Breathtaking, "YUGE" 272 foot drop from the top, towering way above, enshrined by immense basalt lava cliffs! Known to be the 3rd tallest falls in the state of Oregon, you can find this gem on OR138 as one of the MANY falls along the treasured road. The hike was definitely a decent little workout, and made for some sore legs (mostly the littles ;0). But once you reach the falls you realize just how worth it the hike was! With so many other little paths back and forth and many more to get extremely close to the base we had the best time and great photo ops! As you ascend closer and closer to the falls the mist and spray makes for a hazy mystical experience surrounded by lush, green, jungle like vegetation. Staring up at the towering, jagged rock wall bathed in the mist it was hard not to be awe inspired and amazed by the natural beauty...Absolutely stunning! #thegoodlife

This is a very impressive tall falls, but it is a good hike 370 feet up to get the best view. There is a spot about halfway up that you can scramble over large rocks to see the bottom, but the best view is from the top. The trail is narrow in places, but doable.

Visited the falls in December. It was not busy during this month. Be sure to wear proper shoes because the trail can be icy.

This is one of Oregon's tallest waterfalls. It is located in the Umpqua National Forest. The location for this fall is about a 10-minute drive to 4 other breathtaking falls. The parking seems to be pretty wide enough for the number of people that I usually see here and the trail is pretty gnarly. If you are not used to climbing uphill, it would be a good idea to research the terrain. I found it to be pretty steep and slippery depending on the weather. You can get lucky enough to see little glimpses of this trail as you are climbing up in elevation which can be motivating if you are getting tired. I have never been to the top of this fall, but the trail to the bottom was pretty enough to keep me happy. You can feel the mist from this fall, which can be really nice on a warm summer day. Overall I would rate this fall a five out of five, mostly due to the size and location of this fall. If you are near Toketee Falls and have the time, be sure to check this waterfall out! Here is a link for the land management agency that manages this area https://www.fs.usda.gov/umpqua Here is a link with hiking information on this trail https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/watson-falls