Fall Creek Falls, Cascading waterfall in Douglas County, Oregon

Fall Creek Falls drops in three to four tiers on the North Umpqua River at the western edge of Umpqua National Forest in Douglas County, Oregon. The white water falls in a wide, broken sheet over protruding ledges of dark grey and near-black rock, with patches of dark green moss, then spreads into a misty wash at the base among green plants and fallen branches.

The trailhead for Fall Creek Falls sits on the left side of Oregon Route 138 where it passes through Umpqua National Forest, reached by about a mile of gravel road. The route runs south along a cascading creek, squeezes through a narrow crevice in a large boulder, then climbs beside the water to the falls. Trails and surrounding forest were severely damaged in the 2020 Archie Creek Fire.

The name Fall Creek Falls comes from Fall Creek, the cascading stream the access trail follows south from Oregon Route 138. The trailhead sits on the left side of the highway where it passes through Umpqua National Forest, about 16 miles from Glide. Hikers pass through a narrow crevice in a large boulder before climbing beside the creek to the falls.

Access is provided through well-marked trails maintained by Umpqua National Forest, with options ranging from short walks to longer hikes. The terrain can be steep and wet in places, so sturdy footwear and caution on slippery rocks are recommended.

Fall Creek Falls is one of several waterfalls on the North Umpqua River; Susan Creek Falls, Emile Falls and Grotto Falls lie two to five miles away. The trail to the falls begins at a trailhead on the left side of Oregon Route 138, about 16 miles (26 km) from Glide, and passes through a narrow crevice in a large boulder.