Frustration Falls, Waterfall in Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness, Clackamas County, US.
Frustration Falls features three cascading drops along the Salmon River, surrounded by dense forests of Douglas fir and western hemlock at 2,165 feet elevation.
The waterfall resides within the Mount Hood National Forest boundaries, which was established in 1892 as part of the Cascade Range Forest Reserve.
The area represents the traditional territories of indigenous peoples who utilized the Salmon River watershed for sustenance and spiritual practices.
Accessing the waterfall requires a seven-mile hike from Welches along the Salmon River trail, passing through Green Canyon, Rolling Riffle, and Bighorn campgrounds.
The waterfall forms part of a cluster with Final Falls, Vanishing Falls, Little Niagara Falls, and Copper Creek Falls within a one-mile radius.
Location: Clackamas County
GPS coordinates: 45.24639,-121.89722
Latest update: June 13, 2025 05:28
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