Plaikni Falls, Waterfall trail in Crater Lake National Park, United States.
The twenty-foot cascade flows through a canyon of petrified volcanic ash, surrounded by old-growth fir and hemlock forests filled with wildflowers.
The trail to Plaikni Falls remained undiscovered by the general public until 2011, when the National Park Service constructed an accessible pathway.
The name Plaikni originates from Native American language, signifying the waterfall's location in elevated mountain territory of Oregon.
Visitors can reach the waterfall through a one-mile trail with minimal elevation change, making it suitable for families and wheelchair users.
The surrounding cliff walls contain layers of volcanic material from Mount Mazama's eruption, creating distinct geological patterns near the falls.
Location: Oregon
GPS coordinates: 42.90939,-122.04912
Latest update: March 12, 2025 10:52
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